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 selfmade caponata recipe and my creamy artichoke dip, too. For a scorching dip possibility, you possibly can’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 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.
• Home made hummus. When you’ve tried selfmade 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 elements.
• Good 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 start line, 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 must make this simple Mediterranean seven layer dip full of veggies. Scroll all the way down to the printable recipe card for the complete listing, quantities, and recipe particulars.

For the Hummus

• Chickpeas – Additionally referred to as garbanzo beans. Bear 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 constructed from floor sesame seeds and a signature ingredient in conventional hummus recipes. Nonetheless, when you don’t have it for this recipe, it’s nice to go away 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 change the contemporary parsley with one other herb, like basil.

For the Dip

• Yogurt – I nearly at all times make this dip with plain non-fat Greek yogurt. Any plain yogurt will work, although. You can too substitute bitter cream.
• Artichokes – Be at liberty 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 go away 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 it’s also possible to use iceberg, butterhead lettuce, or greens like arugula or spinach.
• Cherry Tomatoes – Any tomato selection works, right here. Needless to say 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 are able to assemble the dip, we’ll make a fast batch of garlic hummus for the bottom layer.  In fact, when you’re pressed for time, go forward and swap in your favourite model of store-bought hummus as a substitute. Nonetheless, freshly made hummus has the best possible 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) constructed from 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 easier appetizers at this yr’s Tremendous Bowl occasion! I’m considering of preserving the Mediterranean theme with crispy rooster spiedini and pizza rolls, and pignoli cookies for dessert.