Great for going with a load of different dips and sauces, they’re often a go to make for a lot of us when it comes to hosting parties.
They’re also great for serving up as an appetizer when you’re feeding the family, and can also work as a snack for when you’re feeling peckish.
Most of us when serving pita chips however, will simply go for tried and tested dips such as salsa or guacamole, but this can get a little boring.
Sometimes it’s fun to experiment with your side dishes, and switch things up a notch by trying a few different things.
If this sounds like something you’d like to try, why not take a look below at some of the amazing side dishes we’ve compiled that would work beautifully with pita chips.
To find out more, simply keep reading below, as we take a closer look.
What Are Pita Chips?
Now, before we jump straight into our list of scrumptious side dishes, we think it’s important to take a closer look at what pita chips are for those who don’t already know.
When you first bite into a pita chip, you’ll notice that it has an incredibly crunchy texture. This is because it’s essentially made from Turkish pita bread, that has then been dried until they’re nice and crispy, making them perfect for snacking.
You can purchase pita chips widely in stores, and they’re sometimes advertised as a form of potato chip, despite the fact that they’re not actually made from this ingredient.
If you want to make pita chips yourself, the process is actually very easy. All you have to do is grab some store bought pita bread, then neatly cut it up into triangles. In order to make it appear like pita chips, you’ll have to bake, fry, or toast the bread.
The Best Side Dishes
Now that we’ve taken a look at what pita chips consist of, we can move on to take a closer look at some of the very best side dishes you can whip up to accompany these tasty little morsels. Keep reading below to find out more.
Now, we all know that pita chips make the perfect snack for Mexican food night, so if you’re looking for a dip that fits in with this theme, but doesn’t involve salsa or guacamole, then we’ve got the perfect one for you.
This loaded black bean dip is incredibly indulgent, and involves the use of some of our favorite ingredients.
The black beans, which have been blended, are incredibly flavorful because they’ve been mixed in with garlic, jalapenos, and cheese. It’s then topped with even more cheddar and baked until it has a golden, crispy top.
You can then go ahead and load the dish with fresh ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, and more jalapenos, if you desire. This is the perfect spicy side dish for your pita chips.
Now, we know that we said that we weren’t going to bring up salsa or guacamole, but what if they acted as layers for this amazing 7 layer dip, which is absolutely bursting with flavor, and is incredibly aesthetically pleasing to look at.
This dip has everything you could possibly want for your pita chips, as it has amazing layers of refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cheese, and olives. As well as this, you can finish it off with plenty of fresh vegetables that give it a healthy crunch.
You’ll have fun building this dip, and adding a little twist on a couple of classics.
When it comes to dips to serve at parties, we can really think of no better side dish than hot crab dip, it’s an absolute classic, and a real crowd pleaser too.
If you’ve been searching for the perfect crab dip recipe in town, then we’d recommend that you take a closer look at this one.
It’s got lots of sweet, tender crab meat packed inside that is absolutely to die for. The ooey gooey cheese tastes absolutely marvelous when baked in with the meat, and makes the perfect stringy dip that we’ve been craving.
We also love how crispy the sides get after being baked in this recipe, and it makes it the perfect side dish for your pita chips.
You might even forgo the pita chips with this side dish, and dig straight into it with your spoon!
If you’ve been on the hunt for a side dish that’s a little different, why not give this caramelized onion dip a try, we can guarantee you that it will be one of the tastiest dips you’ve had in your life.
Just take a look at the ooey, gooey creaminess that’s displayed by this dish. It makes the absolute perfect base for your pita chips.
All of you will probably have tried onion dip at some point during your lifetime, but this recipe takes this classic side dish to a whole new level with the caramelized onions.
They help to give the side dish an added sweetness that you don’t regularly achieve with this side dish.
Bear in mind that this one takes slightly longer to prepare than the others on our list, and takes up to an hour to make. Don’t let this put you off however, as the result is absolutely marvelous.
Looking for a dip that’s slightly on the healthier side, if so, then we’d suggest that you try giving this greek feta one a try. It’s super easy to make, and boasts all the robust flavors that we know and love from feta cheese.
It’s super creamy, and involves only a few ingredients to make. It’s actually inspired by the classic Greek salad itself, so if you’re a lover of this, then you’re absolutely going to devour this side dish.
This recipe makes a large quantity of dip too, so this one’s great for whipping up if you have a large number of guests arriving and you need to cater for a crowd.
Are you on the search for the most deliciously indulgent cheesy dip in town? Well, if so, then we’ve got the perfect one for you.
This three cheese dip honestly tastes just as good as it looks, and with a few key ingredients that you probably already have stocked in your pantry, you can recreate it too.
Wondering which cheeses go into this delicious dip? Let us tell you. This dip is packed to the brim with plenty of tangy cheddar cheese, then layered in with monterey jack cheese, which gives it a subtle smokey flavor.
Finally, a whole heap of cream cheese is loaded to the dip, in order to give it that glorious consistency we all know and love.
It also requires a few additional ingredients for baking, including mayonnaise to make it even creamer, and some chopped onions which give it a super tasty texture.
If you’ve never had the pleasure of trying the glorious side dish that is baba ganoush before, then we’re here to tell you that it’s one of the best dips in town. Not to mention, it’s also super easy to make.
It essentially consists of blended up eggplant, that then has some gorgeous mild spices such as garlic added into the mix. It’s one of the most deliciously creamy dips that we’ve ever had.
After you’re finished making the dip, you load the top up with plenty of virgin olive oil, which helps to make it even creamier.
Final Thoughts
Now that we’ve taken a look at some of the very best side dishes for pita chips, we hope that we’ve managed to provide you with some much needed inspiration to get cooking!
Hi, I’m Aubrey, and I have been a chef for close to 8 years. Cooking has always been a passion of mine, as long as I can remember. I loved my play kitchen when I was a kid, and would offer my parents my own (albeit gross) cookie recipes to taste!
Here at ButterandSaltGatherings, I want to offer a wide range of ingredients, flavors, meals and recipes so that you can start living each day to the fullest, and enjoy only the best food.
