Ultimate Greek 7-Layer Dip
This mediterranean version of classic 7-layer dip is fresh and different. Plan ahead because this recipe should be refrigerated at least 4 hours before serving so all the flavors can love on each other.
Servings: 8
Calories: 85kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened or 1 cup plain Greek yogurt,
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- Juice from ½ lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup grated mozzarella or cheddar, optional
- 1- 8 oz. tub of your favorite hummus, good quality
- 1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced (Romas helps prevent soggy, wet dip)
- ½ cup chopped Kalamata, or other favorite olives
- 4 green onions, chopped using white and green parts
- ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, parsley or mint (we LOVE basil, but a combination of all 3 is also delicious)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine softened 8 oz. cream cheese (or 1 cup yogurt), 3 minced garlic, juice from ½ lemon and 1 teaspoon oregano. Stir until completely mixed. If using grated cheese, mix ½ cup into this layer as well. Spread into bottom of a pie plate or shallow baking dish of approximate size.
- Spread 8 ounces hummus next. Use all of hummus in tub or less to your liking.
Layer in this order:
- 1 diced cucumber, 2 diced tomatoes, ½ cup olives, 4 chopped onions, ½ cup Feta and ¼ cup basil or parsley.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve with any combination of the following: Pita chips, fresh vegetables, cut flour tortillas, flatbread or naan.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1mg