Not a fan of fruity yogurt? Try savory yogurt one of three different ways. Or, try all three: Everything Bagel, Greek and Caprese.

Three white ramekins of Greek yogurt topped with everytihng bagel seasoning, olives and cucmbers, and tomato, basil pesto and pine nuts.

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 toppings 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.

Three white ramekins of Greek yogurt topped with non-sweet toppings.

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 savory cottage cheese breakfast bowl.

Closeup of ramekin of everything bagel yoghurt. Greek and Caprese topped yogurts in background.

Three white ramekins of Greek yogurt topped with savory toppings.

Savory Yogurt Three Ways

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

For the Everything Bagel Savory Yogurt:

For the Greek Savory Yogurt:

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons halved kalamata olives
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

For the Caprese Savory Yogurt:

  • 2 tablespoons chopped tomato
  • 1 tablespoon basil pesto
  • 1 teaspoon pine nuts

Instructions

  1. 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.

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