Turkish haydari dip with feta

You may have already come across the Turkish dip at your local greengrocer - so why not try to recreate it yourself? It's incredibly easy to put together, and tastes absolutely amazing!

TIP: Serve the haydari dip with delicious edamame falafels, socca or waffles with hummus and halloumi

How to make haydari?

Haydari's most important ingredient is red peppers. They are baked in the oven until the skin turns completely black and the flesh is tender. When the peppers have cooled, the black skin can be easily removed from the pepper flesh. Only the juicy, red flesh is used. The baked red peppers are then stirred or blended with parsley, garlic, a little chili and feta or Greek yogurt. 

TIP: Also try the recipe at lentil dip with feta and bell pepper or a delicious one couscous salad with apricot

Haydari with feta or Greek yogurt

Haydari can be made from both feta and Greek yogurt. You can often find both varieties at the greengrocer's. The fuller, saltier version of feta, and the slightly lighter, sour version of Greek yogurt. Many people clearly prefer the version with feta, but the slightly lighter dip with yogurt is also really delicious. You can also try using half feta and half Greek yogurt, which gives a really good balance.   

Middle Eastern menu with haydari

If you are planning to put together a Middle Eastern menu with homemade falafels and warm pita bread is the dip here a must! Also try the dip above this easy recipe for falafel waffles. Find inspiration for a delicious Middle Eastern “falafel party” with beautiful salads, flatbreads and delicious dips right here. 

More recipes for homemade dip

Good dips are a great way to make your meals more interesting. Try these recipes, and feel free to make a big batch so you have some for lunch the next day:

• Creamy & authentic hummus
• Green pesto
• Fresh salsa – Pico de Gallo
• Easy homemade aioli
• Baba ganoush