Mediterranean Nachos

With summer time wonderful still in complete swing – I’m noticing a bit of a meals fashion with our own family and pals. an increasing number of of our guests are selecting to eat the more healthy snacks that we serve as a part of our party menu!

I certainly don’t blame them – we adore our veggies too! And it’s now not simply because they flavor so precise – however because eating vegetables and other more healthy foods make us sense good too.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup diced tomato
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons shallots, minced fine
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced fine
• 2 cups whole milk Greek yogurt
• Juice from half a lemon
• Zest from half a lemon
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (don’t use dried)
• 2 teaspoon chives, minced fine
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 10-ounce bag pita chips (we used Stacy’s Pita Chips which are firm and crisp)
• ½ cup diced yellow bell pepper
• ½ cup diced orange bell pepper
• 1 cup diced English or mini cucumber
• 2 tablespoons diced red onion
• ¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
• ¼ cup sliced drained pepperoncini
• 1 cup garbanzo beans (chick peas)
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons diced green tops of scallions for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. vicinity the tomatoes in a strainer over a bowl and cowl with salt. permit sit while you put together the relaxation of the recipe. while geared up to apply, rinse off salt and pat dry.
2. In a medium sauté pan over medium warmth, upload oil and cook the shallots and garlic for two-3 mins till translucent but no longer browned. cast off from heat to cool.
3. In a medium bowl, area yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, chives, salt and pepper.
4. add cooled garlic and shallot aggregate and whisk to combine.
5. if you have one, vicinity in a squeeze bottle to drizzle over the chips or without a doubt use a spoon to distribute.
6. To collect, location pita chips on platter and drizzle 1/2 of the yogurt dip over the chips.
7. pinnacle with all other substances except scallion tops. end with the the rest of the dip dotted throughout the top and then add scallion tops over the dip.
8. Serve right away