Layered Greek Dip Recipe

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Tired of the traditional mexican 7 layer dip? Take a trip to another part of the world with a recipe that is just as easy and is recommended to make a day ahead of time. This version of a Greek style layered dip recipe is a great way to add fresh veggies to your appetizer table.

 
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There are two reasons why I love this recipe so much. First you can make it ahead of time. In fact it is in the recipe to make up to 24 hours in advance. The second reason is you don’t just have to make this a summer dish.
 
You can get cucumbers and tomatoes year round that are worthy of this recipe.
 

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE 7 Layered Greek DIP

  • cream cheese
  • fresh lemon juice
  • Dried Italian seasoning
  • Garlic Cloves
  • prepared hummus, traditional flavor
  • Cucumber
  • Tomato
  • Kalamata olives
  • feta cheese
  • green onions
 
It is light and refreshing and you feel you are snacking healthy with fresh veggies! Plum tomatoes seem to be the best all year round as they are not very juicy so the dip does not get soggy or covered in tomato juice.
 
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I made the first layer of cream cheese and hummus 2 days in advance, as I was trying to get things done for the event I was hosting.
 
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Sorry I do not have a finished product picture. I had thought I posted this recipe before so by the time I realized it the dip was almost gone….I guess that is proof it was well received.
 
I also used low fat Cream Cheese. And feel free to lighten it up even farther with guilt free pitas by Trader Joe’s
 
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I found this recipe in a Better Homes and Garden magazine a few years back and it continues to be a big hit. Best part is you make it a head of time so you can enjoy your guests.
 
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Be sure to check out all the other amazing Greek Recipes for Greek night.
For our dinner we served this as 7 layer greek dip as appetizer.
Dinner: Chicken Slovaki with Tatziki Sauce
Side Dish” A Huge Greek Salad
Dessert: Peach and Blueberry Crumble.

Layered Greek Dip Recipe

Layered Greek Dip Recipe

Yield: 10 Appetizer Servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Layered Greek Dip Recipe is a great summer recipe but can be made all year round

Ingredients

  • 1 
8- oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened (we use 1/3 less fat)
  • 1 
 Tbsp.fresh lemon juice
  • 1 
 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
  • 3
 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-1/2
 cups prepared hummus, traditional flavor
  • 1 
 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1
 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/2 
 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 
 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/3 
 cup sliced green onions
  • Pita chips and/or multigrain tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. In medium mixing bowl beat cream cheese, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and garlic with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and combined.
  2. Spread cream cheese mixture into a deep 9-inch pie plate, or shallow serving dish. Evenly spread hummus on cream cheese layer. Top with cucumber, tomato, olives, feta cheese, and green onions. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 24 hours. Serve with pita chips and/or multigrain tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information
Yield 10 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 216Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 30mgSodium 393mgCarbohydrates 13gFiber 4gSugar 2gProtein 7g

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© Maria From Staying Close Home
Cuisine: GREEK / Category: APPETIZER

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2 Comments

  1. ohkeeka on September 30, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    I’m not a fan of feta, but everything else in this recipe sounds SO good! I would love to try it!

  2. Carrie's Experimental Kitchen on September 29, 2011 at 11:32 pm

    I love everything in it on it’s own so together it must taste incredible.

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