Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip

This Mediterranean seven layer dip is a component dip, half seven layer salad, and completely scrumptious! With garlicky hummus, artichokes, olives, feta, and extra, it’s filled with contemporary flavors and textures and ideal for any occasion.

Straightforward dips are a few of my favourite appetizers for soccer season! Do that do-it-yourself caponata recipe and my creamy artichoke dip, too. For a sizzling dip choice, you’ll be able to’t beat my household’s pepperoni pizza dip.

Why I Love This Seven Layer Dip Recipe

• Mediterranean flavors. This dip at all times jogs my memory a bit of of a Russian salad with its layers of flavors. On this case, we’re loading up our bowl with Mediterranean staples like hummus, antipasto, feta cheese, and yogurt.
• Do-it-yourself hummus. When you’ve tried do-it-yourself hummus, you’ll by no means return to store-bought! For this dip, I make a dreamy, creamy Italian-inspired hummus with contemporary parsley and garlic. All you want is a can of chickpeas and some different simple substances.
• Excellent for events. This chilly seven layer dip is the right strategy to clean up a brunch, potluck, Memorial Day picnic, or Tremendous Bowl occasion menu. The measurements I give within the recipe card are a superb place to begin, however be at liberty to layer as a lot or as little as you’d like. Even double it!

What You’ll Want

Right here’s a fast have a look at what you’ll have to make this simple Mediterranean seven layer dip filled with veggies. Scroll right down to the printable recipe card for the total checklist, quantities, and recipe particulars.

For the Hummus

• Chickpeas – Additionally known as garbanzo beans. Keep in mind to empty and rinse the canned beans earlier than you begin.
• Olive Oil – Select a good-quality olive oil with a pleasant taste.
• Tahini – Tahini is a paste constituted of floor sesame seeds and a signature ingredient in conventional hummus recipes. Nonetheless, if you happen to don’t have it for this recipe, it’s wonderful to depart it out.
• Garlic – Please use contemporary garlic! You possibly can adapt the quantity of cloves to style.
• Lemon Juice – Just like the garlic, I like to recommend contemporary lemon juice.
• Parsley – You’ll discover Italian flat-leaf parsley and French curly-leaf parsley in shops. I like to make use of Italian parsley because it has a greater taste. You might additionally exchange the contemporary parsley with one other herb, like basil.

For the Dip

• Yogurt – I virtually at all times make this dip with plain non-fat Greek yogurt. Any plain yogurt will work, although. It’s also possible to substitute bitter cream.
• Artichokes – Be happy to make use of your favourite jarred artichoke hearts. I take advantage of the Cara Mia Artichoke Hearts that are available in water. They’re so good. Placing them on this dip saves me from devouring the entire jar! You possibly can depart them entire or chop them, it’s as much as you.
• Black Olives – You possibly can substitute kalamata olives or inexperienced olives if wanted.
• Lettuce – I really like crispy chopped Romaine lettuce, however you may as well use iceberg, butterhead lettuce, or greens like arugula or spinach.
• Cherry Tomatoes – Any tomato selection works, right here. Understand that bigger tomatoes are extra watery. You might additionally swap contemporary tomatoes for sun-dried.
• Feta Cheese – Rounding out our Mediterranean seven layer dip is crumbly feta. In a pinch, you need to use grated mozzarella, goat cheese, or one other sharp cheese.

First, Make the Hummus

Earlier than we will assemble the dip, we’ll make a fast batch of garlic hummus for the bottom layer.  After all, if you happen to’re pressed for time, go forward and swap in your favourite model of store-bought hummus as an alternative. Nonetheless, freshly made hummus has the very best taste, in my view. It’s additionally very simple to make.

Serving Recommendations

I serve this Mediterranean seven layer dip with mini naan bread or toasted bread slices (crostini) constituted of a baguette or skillet bread. For much more taste, I brush the slices with garlic butter earlier than toasting or broiling them within the oven. I can’t wait to pair this dip with simpler appetizers at this yr’s Tremendous Bowl occasion! I’m pondering of retaining the Mediterranean theme with crispy hen spiedini and pizza rolls, and pignoli cookies for dessert.