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Greek Layered Hummus Dip with Feta:
Greek layered hummus dip is an easy appetizer with Mediterranean flavors from feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and made healthy when served with fresh veggies.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 large seedless cucumber peeled and cut in half
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes chopped
- ½ small red onion sliced thin
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tablespoon lemon juice divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano divided
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt full fat
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1½ cup hummus store bought or homemade
- ½ cup Kalamata olives chopped
- ½ cup Feta crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- Veggies or pita chips dipping and/or pita chips for serving
Instructions
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Dice one half of the cucumber and add to a large bowl, along with the tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic powder, and half of the oregano. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cover and set aside until ready to use.
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To prepare the Tzatziki sauce, shred remaining cucumber with a box grater and place in another large bowl. Add Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill, and the remaining oregano and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cover and set aside until ready to use.
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Spread the hummus into a uniform layer on small serving platter (or in an 8” x 8” casserole dish).
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Top the hummus with an even layer of the Greek yogurt tzatziki mixture.
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Use a slotted spoon to drain excess liquid from the seasoned tomato, red onion, and cucumber mixture before spreading on top of the Tzatziki sauce.
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Add the Kalamata olives, followed by the crumbled Feta and fresh chopped parsley. Serve with veggies and pita chips for dipping.
Notes
For best results, prepare the tomato-cucumber mixture and the Tzatziki sauce the night before to give the flavors a chance to combine. If preparing in advance, cover and store in the refrigerator until just before ready to use.
Photo and recipe are courtesy of Deanne Frieders/This Farm Girl Cooks (thisfarmgirlcooks.com).
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