Regardless of what you're craving when you plan to order Greek food for takeout, it's a good idea to browse the menu to seek out any additional items that you might enjoy. This is especially true if you're ordering food for your family, as it can be fun to find one or more dishes that everyone can share. Dips can be a good dish to share, and many Greek takeout menus will have a few dip options. While you might immediately gravitate toward the popular choice of tzatziki dip, there may be some other dips to try. Here are some other options that you can enjoy during your meal.

Tyrokafteri

One type of dip that you'll often find on Greek takeout menus is tyrokafteri. This is a dip that has both yogurt and feta cheese in it, which gives it a creamy consistency. You might not associate many dishes in Greek cuisine with spice, but this is a dish that has a fiery quality to it — thanks to the inclusion of hot peppers. Depending on how the restaurant prepares this dish, the hot peppers may be roasted to provide a smoky taste. The overall flavor of the dip isn't dominated by spice, though. Other ingredients, including lemon juice, provide additional depth.

Taramasalata

If the Greek restaurant from which you're ordering has a wide selection of authentic dishes, you shouldn't be surprised to see taramasalata available as an option. This is a dip that may appeal to seafood lovers. There are several variations on this dish, but common ingredients include fish roe, which accounts for the dip's unique flavor. Other ingredients that are staples in Greek cuisine, including potatoes, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice, can also be present. While different eateries may present taramasalata in different ways, you'll often find it with pieces of pita bread for dipping.

Melitzanosalata

Another dip that you may wish to add to your Greek takeout order is melitzanosalata. This dip is an eggplant-based dip that you can enjoy with pieces of pita. While roasted eggplant might be the star of this dish, it has a number of other ingredients that provide a wide range of flavors. As with lots of other Greek fares, you can expect to encounter garlic, lemon, and olive oil in your melitzanosalata. If any of these dips interest you, but you're trying to limit your intake of bread products, consider enjoying them with sliced vegetables instead of pita bread.

Reach out to a local Greek restaurant to learn more about your Greek takeout options.