We eat a lot of hummus in our house. It's a great, healthy dip, but sometimes it needs to be dressed up for a night out on the town. (AKA: I need something to take to a party and usually have these ingredients at home already.)
Enter, 5 layer Greek dip. I'm sure you've probably had a dip similar or identical to this. I still wanted to share, so please bear with me.
Enter, 5 layer Greek dip. I'm sure you've probably had a dip similar or identical to this. I still wanted to share, so please bear with me.
SHOPPING LIST:
-Hummus (homemade or store bought)
-red bell pepper
-kalamata olivws
-cucumber
-feta cheese
-fresh dill
If you've never made hummus at home, it's easier than you'd think. Plus it's more cost effective than buying it premade, even if you're using organic ingredients.
Easy Hummus
-Two 15 oz. cans of chickpeas/garbanzo beans
-1/3 cup of liquid from the can of chickpeas
-2 cloves of garlic finely minced or 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
-Juice from 1/2 lemon
-3 tablespoons of olive or grapeseed oil
-2 tablespoons of tahini (sesame seed paste)
-1 teaspoon of salt
Directions: Mix all the ingredients in a food processor until the consistency is smooth. Yes, it's that easy.
5 Layer Greek Dip
1. Finely chop olive, bell pepper, cucumber, and dill.
2. Spread hummus about 1-2 inches thick in the bottom of a wide serving dish.
3. Sprinkle the vegetables evenly over the hummus.
4. Crumble feta cheese on top.
5. Sprinkle bits of dill and serve with warm pita slices. Enjoy!
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~Heather
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42 comments:
I make a dip very similar to this and Love it!! I will have to try your version. Thanks for sharing!
What a great idea! I must surprise my hubby with this recipe - thank you!
Thanks Amanda & Lindsay:)
Hummus is a staple in my fridge. I think I might try this tonight. You have some great recipes. Thx for sharing!
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I found your picture on Pinterest, which led me to your blog. This looks so yummy... and much healthier than the dumb taco dip my husband always makes.
looks great! going to make it for a work party tonight!
Thanks for this! I love hummus but I've never thought of jazzing it up! I cannot wait for the next family party so I can bring this and be the hit of the night!
You'll love it, Kim:) Heading over to your blog now.
Made this dish for dinner last night! Hubby & I loved it! Thanks- Rebecca
I'm so glad you liked it Rebecca!
This will be my go to party dish for a long time I do believe as well as a regular in our own kitchen. Thank you for sharing. I also arrived here via Pinterest. :-)
Thanks so much! Glad you stopped by:)
This looks awesome! I hope you don't mind but I just posted this recipe on my Facebook page. Thanks for posting this.
Absolutely fine with me, Kim!
I cannot wait to try this. I posted it on my FB as well and it got a great reaction. Thanks!
what are the amounts?
Lorraine, this is one recipe where you really can go with what you feel. I had about 2 cups of hummus and then chopped up a full cucumber, pepper, and handful of olives. I just sprinkled them on until the hummus was covered.
Where can you find Tahini??? Do you have to go to a specialty store? Hummus is my new obsession! I would love to make it at home instead of having to buy store brand or just eating it at restaurants. :)
Audrey, most "finer" grocers sell it. You might find it with the nut butters or the international section. If you have a natural market in your area, give them a try. It's so worth it to make your own. Tastes fresh and much more cost effective. Good luck!
I made this last night for a Thanksgiving get together, and it was a hit! My only problem was the hummus got a little watery once I put the veggies on top of it. Do you have any suggestions for this?
Katie-Hmmm, maybe pat the veggies with a paper towel before adding them. I haven't had this issue...I know that cucumbers can be very watery. Try to add these on top perhaps. I'm glad it tasted good, sorry about the H2o:(
this looks sooooo good. But I wonder if you could drizzle tzatziki or something on top...im gonna try this!
Ooooh, that's a good idea Amy.
Have you ever added tomato or red onion?
No, but that's a great idea!
Yummy, yummy. I think I will make this this evening for a holiday party we have. I'll have to use roasted red peppers to avoid going to the store.
This is delicious!! We make it regularly for dinner and might be borderline addicted!
I found this on pinterest. looks so delish. I may try to make this for super bowl. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Andrea. Let me know how it turns out:)
This sounds divine. A friend sent me the link to try because she is so in love with your dip. Can't wait to try it.
Thanks Sarah! I'm so flattered that you "stopped by" today. Your blog is full of recipes I NEED to try.
I will have to try making my own hummus. I have made a version of this but added chopped fresh tomato. It is quite addictive.
Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks for stopping by Vicky!
A fabulous idea! I munch crackers and especially viggies often and this is a great idea for dipping! (Cutting in half since it's just for home, but definitely a great paty idea!)
Thanks for posting! I made this but I used the juice of two lemons, no oil, 1/2 cup of tahini and 1 Tbsp of cumin and 1/2 Tbsp of paprika. It was awesome!! So easy to make! I loved all the toppings, too!! I couldn't find dill, so I had to use basil, but it was good too. Great recipe :)
@Moms and Fitness...That sounds great. I love cumin but never thought about adding it to hummus. Thanks for the tip!
This looks absolutely delicious! Can't wait to try it - thanks!
I love to make hummus, but never thought of a layered dip! I'm having a wine tasting on Friday and am going to make this! Thank you!!!
This looks DELISH! Gotta try it!!! :)
Anna
www.anewfoundtreasure.com
I love hummus and never ever thought of making it at home. So happy I checked this out, now I'll never have to buy another little container...or three again. lol. BTW, I'm going to make this dip tonight since my mom is coming over to visit her gran.
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