Savory Yogurt Three Ways
Not a fan of fruity yogurt? Try savory yogurt one of three different ways. Or, try all three: Everything Bagel, Greek and Caprese.
For years now, when I’ve eaten yogurt, I’ve only eaten it in private. Since I work from home now, this is really no big deal.
Why do I do this? Because I eat savory yogurt, and the few times I’ve done this in public (at an old office job) I just got weird stares and turned up noses.
Never a fan of sweet yogurt, I’ve long wondered why the only flavored yogurt available at the grocery store is fruit-on-the-bottom or blended with fruit. Not all yogurt bar ideas need to be sweet!
Once in awhile, I’ve been known to enjoy a blueberry lemon smoothie with yogurt in it, but most of the time, savory yogurt is the way to go for me (or, used as an ingredient in a savory recipe like Greek yogurt mashed potatoes or Greek yogurt pasta sauce).
Where is “beets on the bottom” or “basil pesto blended” yogurt? Am I the only one that creates these concoctions at home?
This all changed a few months ago when I was watching an episode of “Next Food Network Star” (don’t laugh, TV was a wasteland on Sunday nights this summer), and they happened to be filming a challenge at Sohha Savory Yogurt in New York.
I quite literally jumped out of my chair in excitement. Other people were doing this! It’s a thing! I don’t have to hide!
Since seeing this segment, I’ve actually noticed savory versions pop up in various magazines and even restaurant menus. Stand tall, fellow savory lovers. This post is for you.
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I’m so glad that I’ve finally found a way to enjoy yogurt, because not only does it taste great (when it’s savory), but it provides us with bone-building calcium, as well as eight other nutrients essential for good health.
Enjoying dairy foods as part of a healthy diet is associated with all kinds of health benefits, including a reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
I decided to make three types of savory yogurt for you. I started with plain Greek yogurt (plain regular yogurt works great, too) from locally-produced milk.
These Everything Bagel, Greek and Caprese yogurt ideas are just starting points for your voyage into the world of savory yogurt. Set out all of them as part of brunch ideas for a crowd and introduce your friends and family to savory yogurt!
Psst – the Greek flavor is great alongside homemade beef kafta and my turkey meatball air fryer recipe, included as a layer in Greek layer dip, or dolloped on top of gyro pizza.
And if you like savory yogurt, perhaps you’ll also like a cottage cheese bowl.
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Savory Yogurt Three Ways
Ingredients
- 1 container plain Greek yogurt 7 ounces
For the Everything Bagel Savory Yogurt:
- 1 teaspoon Everything Bagel Seasoning Mix
- ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
For the Greek Savory Yogurt:
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cucumber
- 2 tablespoons halved kalamata olives
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
For the Caprese Savory Yogurt:
- 2 tablespoons chopped tomato
- 1 tablespoon basil pesto
- 1 teaspoon pine nuts
Instructions
- For each 7 ounce container plain Greek yogurt (or regular plain yogurt), choose one flavor above and top yogurt with corresponding toppings.
- Stir and enjoy.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are for Everything Bagel style yogurt.
You should look into Indian and middle eastern cuisine, where everyone eats savory yogurt. Indians have raita, Persians have maast-o khiar, Turks have cacik, haydari (and no doubt more), and the list goes on. You will feel right at home!
There are even some savory yogurts in the Mediterranean, like tzatziki.
Hi Tatiana! For sure, in the 10 years since this post was originally published, I’ve discovered raita and tzatziki. Now I want to try maast-o khair, cacik and haydari. Thank you so much for this info. Have a great rest of your day.
Thanks for the ideas! I’ve never tried savory Greek yogurt, but I will today. I like fruit inane but thus sounds delicious too. However, I hate fruit in cottage cheese. I love it plain or with tomato, cucumber, salt & Italian seasoning. That combo oils great on a slice of toast also.
Thanks so much for stopping by, Summer! I’m with you all the way on hating fruit with cottage cheese, too! In fact, I also have a recipe for a savory cottage cheese breakfast bowl, if you’re interested in that 🙂 https://foxeslovelemons.com/savory-cottage-cheese-breakfast-bowl/
Thanks for your post too bad savory yogurt hasn’t taken off like a fire. I still think it will have it’s day. We love everything but the bagel seasoning on our but also add Mural of Flavor from Penzy’s. Hand-mixed from: spices, shallots, onion, garlic, lemon peel, citric acid, chives and orange peel. If there is some dill around the house it goes in as well.
Oh, thanks for telling me about Mural of Flavor. I am going to have to look that up. Sounds yummy!
I haven’t started making my own chili crisp…yet! Until I do, I use Laoganma brand Spicy Chili Crisp. There may be better ones but this is the only one I’ve tried.
Thanks for the info, Peggy. I’m going to look up Laoganma now!
I make my own Greek yogurt with whole milk…it is delicious! I don’t do sweets and have been eating savory yogurt (and oatmeal) for quite a while. My recent favorite is “chili crisp” – a heaping spoonful and then a sprinkling of sesame seeds, hemp hearts and sunflower or pumpkin seeds. It makes a tasty and healthy topping for the yogurt…
Love the chili crisp, idea, Peggy! Do you make it or buy it?