Fresh tomatoes, creamy feta, chopped basil, and Greek dressing come together in a quick, easy, and delicious summer dip! Straight from the garden…and just in time for your summer celebrations!
There’s nothing I love more about summer than heading straight out to the garden and coming back inside with the makings of something delicious. And this delicious dip is one of my garden favorites!
Made with fresh tomatoes, basil, feta and Greek dressing, it’s literally straight from the garden… and it tastes like it! It’s light, fresh, and SO flavorful… not to mention, the perfect addition to a Memorial Day or 4th of July celebrations!
Think Greek salad meets Pico de Gallo… because that’s basically what this dip is! Delicious with tortilla chips, pita chips, or served on top of grilled chicken or fish. Summer is served!
what you’ll need for this recipe
Tomatoes – I used 3 medium sized tomatoes, chopped. This recipe would also be delicious with chopped cherry or grape tomatoes or whatever you have on hand (or in your garden!)
Feta – 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese (or a similar sized package.)
Basil – 1/3 cup fresh chopped basil… or more to taste!
Greek dressing – 1/3 cup Greek dressing. Substitute oil & vinegar or any salad dressing you enjoy.
Recipe Variations
- Add chopped cucumbers or red onion
- Use any type of dressing or vinaigrette
- Substitute grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
- Use fresh mozzarella or goat cheese in place of feta
- Add canned, drained chickpeas
- Add chopped bell pepper or kalamata olives
- Serve with pita chips
storage tips
Leftover dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and is best eaten within 3 days. Before serving, remove from the fridge, give it a quick stir, and let stand for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
More Easy Summer Dips You’ll Love
Summer time is meant for easy dips… and if you can use some fresh garden produce, even better!
Red, White, & Basil Dip
Ingredients
- 3 medium tomatoes chopped
- 6 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- 1/3 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1/3 cup Greek salad dressing
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl.
- Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, or any of your favorite dippers.
Notes
Recipe Variations
- Add chopped cucumbers or red onion
- Use any type of dressing or vinaigrette
- Substitute grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
- Use fresh mozzarella or goat cheese in place of feta
- Add canned, drained chickpeas
- Add chopped bell pepper or kalamata olives
- Serve with pita chips
Nutrition
Heather says
Yum! This looks amazing! I would love for you to share this at what i am eating http://www.townsend-house.com/2013/05/what-i-am-eating_17.html
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says
Cathy, I wish I knew your grandpa! Sounds like someone you could sit and listen to for hours! Feta and tomatoes are the perfect combo and the basil just makes it better! Happy Memorial Day!
Betty Daniels says
Thanks for the tribute to Grandpa. He truly is an amazing man!
This dip looks yummy. Love the red, white, and blue. ☺
Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says
Your Grandpa sounds like a wonderful man! I love that you are celebrating him – we need to do that for our relatives, it’s so important. I had a very special grandpa too and I miss him very much.
This dip looks so yummy – perfect for Memorial Day, thanks for sharing as always!
Tonia Larson says
What a wonderful tribute! I love hearing their stories!
Julie Evink says
This looks amazing and what a story! Funny that our Grandpa’s have the same name and we wrote about them almost on the same day!!
Julie says
Fantastic recipe! I love that you used basil in this. Perfect! Pinned.
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Fresh Eggs Daily says
New fan coming over Mop it Up Monday. I would love for you to come share this post at our From the Farm Blog Hop. Hope to see you there!
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Aimee Hi says
Yummy and perfect for the long weekend!
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Renea Hand says
I love that this is so festive and in honor of your grandpa. I think it’s great that you could honor him in such a wonderful way.
Christi says
Yum- this looks so good! I love chips and dip!
Karen @ A Stylish Interior says
Oh! This is right up my ally! Looks so yummy. Visiting from I Should be Mopping the Floor.
Karen
Wanda Ann Olsen says
Cathy, This looks so delicious, PINNED IT! I hope you’re sharing it tomorrow for Tuesday Trivia.
Hugs,
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
This sounds sooooooo good. Thanks for the recipe. I would love for you to link up to my Inspire Me party at – -http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/05/166th-inspire-me-tuesday.html. Hope to see you there. Hugs, Marty
Jeni IGOTTHISMARTHA says
This dip sounds wonderful! I am pinning for later!
Alyssa says
Yummy totally pinning this for later! Thanks
Virginia Megin Gallagher says
Yum! This sounds delicious!
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Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE says
OK! This looks great! Thank you so much for sharing!
AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa says
I am crazy about every ingredient in this dip so it is a must make for me! Pinned it to my “mouthwatering” board on Pinterest and following you via GFC! Found you on Tuesday Trivia!
Shannon Hawk says
I loved reading about your grandfather! I love listening to my grandmother tell stories of a different time. I also feel blessed to still have her here to share our lives. It’s how they lived and it’s how we got were we are today and unfortunately, I don’t think many people these days are interested in such things. I think it’s just wonderful:) This dip looks absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to make this- Yum!
Shannon@CozyCountryLiving
Danielle Wagasky says
I featured you this week on Blissful & Domestic. Stop by and check it out!
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http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com/2013/05/weekly-recipe-roundup-2.html
Tricia says
This looks delicious!! Pinned it!!
Megan Vaughn says
Your grandpa sounds like a great man! This dip looks amazing! Hope you had a great Memorial Day with him.
Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate says
Oh my goodness, Cathy! I am in tears reading this!! What an incredible man your Grandpa is! Thankful for his service to our country, and that you are still enjoying hearing those priceless stories!! Pinned your yummy dip recipe … thanks for sharing it and your beautiful tribute to your Grandpa!!
Roxanne Munson says
Looks delicious…Discovered your blog on Ducks ‘n a row linkup!!
Thanks,
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Julie Huston says
Your grandfather sounds like a very interesting man. You are invited to share this with Show Your Stuff:
http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2013/05/peanut-butter-flax-seed-cookies-show.html
Cynthia Landrie says
What a wonderful story. I think your Grandfather is a very special man. My father served in the Army and was in England also, but much later!
Thank you for linking to the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party! I look forward to seeing what you bring next week!
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Jamie Sherman says
Great post and tribute to your grandpa! Your dip sounds amazing! Thanks so much for sharing at last week’s All My Bloggy Friends! I can’t wait to see what you share this week 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
What a great story!! And the dip sounds SO amazingly good.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That is so awesome that he has such vivid memories and can relay all of that to you. What a life! And what an incredible dip – looks amazing!
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
Yum! This looks amazing, and the story behind it is so sweet! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.
f1c64f58-2996-11e3-92a7-000bcdcb471e says
My Grandfather lived to be 104 years, 2 months and 2 days of age. During that time, he got to see the majority of his Great Grandchildren grow up. I was always thankful in hindsight looking back at sitting down and talking with him just one on one, listening to his stories as a kid! The best and funniest story I heard from him was when his Dad – my Great Grandfather took him hunting. He said, “Son, when I tell you drop to the ground, you drop, unless you want to get shot!” It was such a valuable story and lesson – that sometimes folks don’t have time to tell you full instructions, that’s it’s always best to listen and not talk so much! You will be surprised what you learn. Hearing the story about the Trials about the Union Presidents was an eye opener. My Grandfather was the oldest member of any Union to date and the most respected. It showed the day before his funeral, all the admiration and deep gratitude that the Union Members had for him. You will be surprised how people make a mark in their lifetime with others. Thanks for the awesome story.
Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate says
G’morning, Cathy! Your Grandpa came to mind this Veterans Day morning, so I couldn’t resist stopping back by this post to let you know it. 😉 Thanks again for sharing his story. Please pass along my continued gratitude for his service to our great Nation! Much love to you and your family! XO!