Savory Greek Yogurt Recipes
These easy Savory Greek Yogurt Recipes are perfect when you’re craving something creamy, delicious, and versatile! Pick your favorite toppings and enjoy!
“I never comment on these things but I felt compelled to here. OMG thank you! I am more of a savory girl and these recipes make my Fage 0% a total treat. Amazing and delicious.”
—Laura
Move Over Granola: Savory Yogurt Is the Snack You Didn’t Know You Needed
Let’s be honest: there’s a time and a place for sweet yogurt parfaits (hi, summer brunches and Instagram). But what about when you’re craving something creamy and savory? Maybe it’s mid-afternoon and your stomach is growling, or you’re assembling a lazy lunch with whatever you have in the fridge.
Enter: savory yogurt. It’s like your favorite dip and your go-to snack had a very delicious baby.
Today we’re not choosing just one flavor direction. Oh no, we’re building a savory yogurt trio! Each one with its own personality, ready to match whatever vibe you’re feeling.
Why You’ll Love These Greek Yogurt Toppings
- These recipes break free from the traditional yogurt + fruit sweet recipes. These bold, savory combinations will surprise your tastebuds in the best way.
- Greek yogurt is packed with protein and nutrition, making these savory snack ideas a satisfying choice.
- Whether you prefer Mediterranean toppings, fresh veggies or the savory seeds of an everything bagel, these ideas can be tailored to your cravings.
Savory Yogurt Ingredients
A full recipe card, including exact ingredient amounts, appears at the bottom of this post.
- Greek yogurt – make sure to get plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt. Fage Total 5% is our favorite brand, forever and ever.
- toppings – we like everything bagel seasoning the most, but the options below for caprese and Mediterranean versions are also delicious!
How To Make Greek Yogurt (Savory Recipes)
1. CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Everything Bagel Savory Yogurt
This one tastes like brunch on a bagel shop patio, without the carb coma. Sprinkle the seasoning right over the top, drizzle with olive oil, give it a quick stir, and maybe grab some cucumber slices or crackers for dunking.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning Mix
- extra virgin olive oil
Mediterranean Savory Yogurt
Think of this as a deconstructed tzatziki-meets-salad moment. Cool, briny, herby. Perfect with pita chips or straight off a spoon.
- finely chopped cucumber
- halved kalamata olives
- dried oregano
Caprese Savory Yogurt
A summery twist that brings major picnic energy. Stir it all up and prepare to feel like you’re eating lunch on an Italian hillside (even if you’re just in your kitchen, dodging laundry piles).
- chopped tomato
- basil pesto
- pine nuts
2. COMBINE AND ENJOY
Just put a healthy serving of the yogurt in a bowl and top with one of the incredible options above!
Savory Greek Yogurt Home Chef Tips
- Start with plain, full-fat Greek yogurt for the richest, creamiest flavor and texture. Our #1 choice is Fage Total 5%.
- Experiment with global flavors and try a yogurt bowl topped with ingredients like harissa, za’atar or chimichurri.
- Add crunch with nuts, seeds or crispy chickpeas.
- A sprinkle of salt and pepper is highly encouraged for all flavors!
How To Store These Savory Yogurt Recipes
For the best results, keep the toppings separate from the yogurt until you are ready to eat. Store separately in the fridge. The toppings will keep for a few days, at least, and the yogurt is good until the “use by” date on the container.
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Ingredients
- 1 container plain Greek yogurt 7 ounces
For Everything Bagel Savory Yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Everything Bagel Seasoning Mix
- ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
For Mediterranean Savory Yogurt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cucumber
- 2 tablespoons halved kalamata olives
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
For Caprese Savory Yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped tomato
- 1 tablespoon basil pesto
- 1 teaspoon pine nuts
Instructions
- For each 7 ounce container of yogurt, choose one flavor above and top yogurt with corresponding toppings.
- Stir and enjoy.
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?