It’s no secret that I am a fan of greek yogurt. I like the slight tang that it offers and the thicker consistency. Even my cat, Leopold enjoys it!
When I received a lovely package from Chobani as part of their #MadeWithChobani campaign, we were so excited!
We’ve already set to work putting the greek yogurt to use in many ways.
Replacing Sour Cream or Mayonnaise
Using Greek Yogurt is a great way to make a dish healthier while still keeping the tang of sour cream or mayonnaise. Some ways that I’ve used greek yogurt to replace those ingredients are:
![hapatite-1060980 Healthier Spinach Artichoke Dip](https://i0.wp.com/hapatite.com/wp-content/uploads/media/hapatite-1060980.jpg?w=245&h=163&quality=100&strip=all&ssl=1)
![IMG_7711 Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwich](https://i2.wp.com/hapatite.com/wp-content/uploads/media/IMG_77111-e1445620604737.jpg?w=163&h=163&crop=1&quality=100&strip=all&ssl=1)
![IMG_7704 Nachos](https://i0.wp.com/hapatite.com/wp-content/uploads/media/IMG_7704-e1446322964215.jpg?w=122&h=163&quality=100&strip=all&ssl=1)
![hapatite-1070618 Macaroni Salad](https://i1.wp.com/hapatite.com/wp-content/uploads/media/hapatite-1070618.jpg?w=204&h=163&quality=100&strip=all&ssl=1)
Adding Creaminess to Sauces and Soups
Sometimes you need just a little more creaminess in a dish but you don’t want the added fat. I often add some Greek yogurt to my dishes to help emulsify sauces or thicken broths. Recently I boiled some pasta, added some Indian Vindaloo sauce, mixed it with Chobani Greek Yogurt and Voila!.
- Vindaloo & Greek Yogurt Shells Topped with Scallions
- Thai Basil Pesto Penne & Shrimp
- White Chicken Chili
![IMG_7782 VIndaloo Yogurt Pasta](https://i2.wp.com/hapatite.com/wp-content/uploads/media/IMG_7782.jpg?w=430&h=430&crop=1&quality=100&strip=all&ssl=1)
![hapatite-1070812 Pesto + Greek Yogurt](https://i2.wp.com/hapatite.com/wp-content/uploads/media/hapatite-1070812.jpg?w=312&h=250&quality=100&strip=all&ssl=1)
![hapatite-1070768 White Chicken Chili](https://i0.wp.com/hapatite.com/wp-content/uploads/media/hapatite-1070768.jpg?w=312&h=176&quality=100&strip=all&ssl=1)
In Desserts
Yogurts are a good dairy-alternative in baked goods as well, especially breads and muffins.
![hapatite-1070701 Cherry Scones](https://i0.wp.com/hapatite.com/wp-content/uploads/media/hapatite-1070701.jpg?w=371&h=297&quality=100&strip=all&ssl=1)
![hapatite-1070019 Black Tea Banana Bread](https://i1.wp.com/hapatite.com/wp-content/uploads/media/hapatite-1070019.jpg?w=371&h=297&quality=100&strip=all&ssl=1)
As the Star
And of course, who couldn’t love an amazing yogurt dip to cool a hot dish or a frozen yogurt?
- Strawberry Frozen Yogurt (my favorite yogurt recipe to date!)
- Sweet Potato Quinoa Cakes with Tzatziki Sauce
![hapatite-1070776 Strawberry Frozen Yogurt](https://i1.wp.com/hapatite.com/wp-content/uploads/media/hapatite-1070776.jpg?w=439&h=548&quality=100&strip=all&ssl=1)
![svolki4 Tzatziki](https://i2.wp.com/hapatite.com/wp-content/uploads/media/svolki4.jpg?w=303&h=227&quality=100&strip=all&ssl=1)
![quinoacakes1 Sweet Potato Quinoa Cakes with Tzatziki](https://i0.wp.com/hapatite.com/wp-content/uploads/media/quinoacakes1.jpg?w=303&h=317&quality=100&strip=all&ssl=1)
Other uses for Greek Yogurt
Check out Chobani’s recipe section for more inspiring recipes using greek yogurt!
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Two-Pea Pesto Chicken Salad
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By October 31, 2015
Published:Adapted from Food52
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken (or a whole roast chicken)
- 1 cup 0% greek yogurt
- 6 ounces pesto homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed, heaping cup
- 1½ cups snow peas chopped, or snap peas
Instructions
- Pull all meat from the chicken and put in a large bowl.
- With two forks, shred the meat into little bite-size bits. Add yogurt and pesto, and mix. Then mix in both kinds of peas.
- Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Cuisine: American
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