Easy Greek 7 Layer Dip
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Easy Greek 7 Layer Dip
Description
The recipe builds a layered dip starting with a Greek yogurt base seasoned with garlic, dill, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. A thick layer of hummus follows. On top goes a combination of diced vegetables like cucumbers, grape tomatoes, and onions, arranged in distinct layers. Crumbled feta cheese adds a salty tang, while fresh herbs like parsley and dill introduce brightness. Optional ingredients such as kalamata olives, pine nuts, and artichoke hearts provide added texture and depth of flavor.
The different layers provide varied textures from creamy to crunchy and colors that make the dip visually appealing. Chilling the dip allows the flavors to meld while keeping the fresh vegetables crisp. It’s a versatile appetizer or snack that pairs well with a variety of dipping items like pita chips, crackers, and crunchy vegetables.
Serve the dip cold from the refrigerator. It is suitable for gatherings or everyday snacking, offering Greek-inspired flavors and wholesome ingredients with minimal preparation. The layered presentation highlights contrasts in flavor and texture, inviting guests to enjoy each component along with dips.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dill
- lemon juice of 1/2 lemon
- Pinch kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 hummus 16 ounce container
- 1 cup English cucumber diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
- 2 Tablespoons parsley and/or dill, finely chopped
Optional additional layers
- 1/3 cup green onions or red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped, pitted
- 1/2 cup artichoke heart chopped
Items for dipping
- Pita chips
- bell pepper cut into strips
- carrot
- pretzels
- crackers
- flatbread chunks, fresh
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper and stir. Spread in the bottom of a pie plate or a small, shallow baking dish. Then spread a layer of hummus. In order, create layers by sprinkling the olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, Feta cheese, and parsley. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve with pita chips, fresh vegetables, and/or flatbread.
- In an 8”x8” square glass dish, layer the hummus, yogurt sauce, cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, pine nuts, and parsley. Serve with pita chips, crackers, or vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 231IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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