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Greek Layer Hummus Dip

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Greek Layer Hummus Dip

Overview

Cals/serving
Servings
358
8
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
20 mins
20 mins
40 mins

An easy to make dip with layers of hummus, tzatziki, a topping of tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta. This Layered Greek Dip is a gluten-free and healthy Mediterranean appetizer. 

Ingredients

First Layer - Hummus

  • 10 oz garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • Hot water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Second Layer - Tzatziki

  • 1 1/2 cups 2% fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup cucumber, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Third Layer - Lettuce

  • 2 cups lettuce, shredded
  • 1/2 tsp fresh oregano, chopped

Fourth Layer - Salad

  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup white onion, diced
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and diced

Layer 5 - Cheese

  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

Greek Layer Hummus Dip

  1. Add the chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with hot water and 1 tsp baking soda. Leave for a few minutes. Take the chickpeas by the handful and rub them under running water to remove the skins. Discard skins. Let the chickpeas cool completely before using them.
    Chickpeas In Hot Water
  2. In a food processor, puree chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and salt. While the food processor is running, add olive oil and blend for 4-5 minutes or so. Check, and if the consistency is too thick, add a little hot water. Blend until you reach the desired smooth consistency.
  3. Spread the hummus evenly in the bottom of a 6-8 cup serving bowl.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix together the ingredients for the tzatziki.
    Mix tzatziki Ingredients
  5. Spoon on top of the hummus.
  6. Layer lettuce on top of the tzatziki and sprinkle with oregano.
  7. In a medium bowl, mix together the ingredients for the salad.
    Mix Salad Ingredients Together
  8. Using a slotted spoon, spoon the salad over the lettuce. Do not use the liquid.
  9. Top with crumbled feta.
    Add Crumbled Feta
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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