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Saturday, December 11, 2010

Greek/Mediterranean Layered Dip



This is a WONDERFUL appetizer when you're looking for something fresh --or a change from the traditional 7-layer Mexican dip. You can buy hummus at any grocery store these days, or you can make your own. Here's my new favorite hummus recipe (in a previous post). I had read about something like this in a magazine years ago but I didn't have a recipe--just used whatever I had on hand, so ingredients are approximate. I think you guys will really LOVE it!

GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN LAYERED DIP

Should serve about 6-8 people

2 cups hummus
1/2-/4 cup Feta cheese, crumbled (about 4 oz.-I used a reduced-fat version)
1/4 of a red onion, minced finely (you can use more if you want)
1 heaping cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 an English cucumber, diced (no need to peel)
5 oz of grape tomatoes, quartered (this is half of a 10-oz grocery store package)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper, to taste

To serve:
Pita chips (preferred) or bread rounds or Melba toast or crackers

Layer all ingredients through the Parmesan cheese in an 8 or 9 inch dish (round or square or rectangle--whatever you wish. I used an 8X8 glass casserole dish, but anything about that size would do). Sprinkle with oregano, drizzle with good-quality olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

Serve chilled or at room temperature with pita chips or something hearty enough to withstand a hearty dip!




3 comments:

  1. This looks so.good. How do you come up with all these fun recipes!?!?!

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  2. Ha! Desperation to use what I have in the fridge & pantry...

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  3. hi was just seeing if you minded a comment. i like your website and the thme you picked is super. I will be back. Pita Way Warren

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