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Mediterranean Layered Dip

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A must have recipe in your appetizer collection. This Mediterranean Layered Dip or Greek Layered Dip comes together in minutes; it’s fresh, easy, flavorful, healthy and tastes amazing.

Mediterranean layered dip is your go-to, last minute, “help I need a quick appetizer” recipe! Filled with good-for-you, nutrient rich fresh veggies, creamy feta cheese, herbs and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Grab your cucumbers, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives and chop-chop-chop, nice and small so with each scrumptious scoop they get tiny bits of everything in each bite.

You can make this in an 8×8 dish or any shallow dish. Make it big or small, simply adjusting the ingredients according to how many people you want to feed. I love schmearing it on a pretty plate or platter and then adding sliced veggies, pita wedges or crackers right to the plate. Gorgeous isn’t it!?

The beauty behind dishes like this is you make it how YOU like it. Don’t like cucumbers, leave them off, thought of something else you love…add it!

OTHER TOPPING IDEAS

  • Adore roasted red peppers, add them.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes, in oil or dried, chopped fine
  • Pepperoncinis, chopped
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Goat Cheese
  • Avocados

I adore Mediterranean foods, like this Chicken Shawrma, on repeat in our home or these super healthy Greek Quinoa Bowls!

GREEK LAYERED DIP INGREDIENTS

  • Hummus; I used roasted red pepper, use your favorite flavor
  • Cucumber, chopped
  • Tomatoes; chopped
  • Artichoke hearts (whole, brined or marinated), chopped
  • Kalamata olives, seeded and chopped (try other olives too)
  • Feta cheese, crumbled
  • Basil or Oregano (or both), fresh, chopped
  • Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, Italian Seasoning, fresh pepper

HUMMUS DIP ASSEMBLE!

Stir the hummus well, so it’s nice and smooth. I used roasted red pepper hummus, you can use any flavor you like; schmear using a spatula in a reasonably thick layer on your serving dish.

Drizzle on some good quality olive oil, then sprinkle on some of your favorite spices. I used Trader Joe’s Onion Salt and a delicious Italian Seasoning blend, plus a sprinkle of sea salt. Try oregano, basil, pepper, red pepper flakes, all would be delicious.

Toss on some creamy feta cheese crumbles and a generous drizzle of balsamic vinegar, or try a balsamic reduction drizzled over the top. Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt…perfecto!!

Don’t forget your freshly chopped basil or oregano!

Serve with pita wedges (or make your own amazing Naan – gah!), sliced peppers (red, orange, yellow), tortilla chips, pita chips, crackers — whatever floats your boat!

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Mediterranean Layered Dip

Author: Kathleen Pope
5 from 1 vote
A must have recipe in your appetizer collection. This Mediterranean Layered Dip or Greek Layered Dip comes together in minutes; it's fresh, easy, flavorful, healthy and tastes amazing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Mediterranean, Greek
Servings 8
Calories 124 kcal

Ingredients
  

Mediterranean Layered Dip

  • 10 oz Hummus; I used roasted red pepper, use your favorite
  • 2/3 English Cucumber, fresh, chopped
  • 1-2 Roma Tomatoes, or 1/2 pint grape tomatoes; fresh, chopped
  • 1/2 can or jar Artichoke hearts, whole, brined or marinated, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, seeded and chopped (try other olives too)
  • 1/4 cup Feta cheese, crumbled (more if you like)
  • 1 Tablespoon Basil or Oregano, or both, fresh, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • Drizzle of balsamic vinegar or Balsamic Glaze
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • Sea salt to taste and fresh pepper

Optional Add Ins

  • Dried oregano, onion flakes or try Trader Joe’s Onion Salt
  • Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
  • Pepperoncinis, chopped
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Avocado
  • Roasted Red Peppers
  • Goat Cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a shallow baking dish or large plate or platter, schmear hummus in a moderately thin layer. Sprinkle with sea salt, Italian seasoning, and optional Onion Salt, dried basil or oregano and a little fresh ground pepper.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, then add cucumbers, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, feta cheese, fresh basil and finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze.
  • Serve Mediterranean Layered Dip with pita wedges (or make your own amazing Naan-gah!), sliced peppers (red, orange, and/or yellow), tortilla chips, pita chips, crackers — whatever floats your boat!

✱ Kathleen’s Tips

Adjust amounts easily up or down depending on how many people you are feeding. Like more feta, add more, want to use roasted red peppers, add them! Try chopping pepperoncini, different olives, goat cheese, chopped zucchini. This recipe is so forgiving and yet it's so tasty and flavorful! Great for folks on Keto, Low Carb, Whole30 or Gluten Free diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Calories: 124 kcal Carbohydrates: 11 g Protein: 4 g Fat: 8 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g Cholesterol: 4 mg Sodium: 337 mg Fiber: 3 g Sugar: 4 g

Nutrition Disclaimer

The Fresh Cooky is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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About Kathleen Pope

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Hi, I’m Kathleen Pope. Here at The Fresh Cooky you will find easy, mostly from-scratch, trusted recipes for all occasions. From speedy dinners to tasty desserts, with easy step-by-step instructions. I am here to help teach you how to make mouthwatering recipes without spending hours in the kitchen. Read more about Kathleen here.

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5 Comments

    1. Love hearing this Cynthia!! And yes, absolutely, you can make it ahead of time, cover it tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate, the veggies may not be quite as crisp but it should still taste amazing! I’ve also had leftovers the next day! Be well!

      Kathleen