Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Tasty Tuesday - 7 Layer Greek Dip

I made this dip for the engagement party that Cameron co-hosted at our house on Saturday! I was out of town, but apparently it was a big hit! I was definitely tempted to taste it while I was putting it together but that would have been hard to do with a layer dip so I refrained..


7-Layer Greek Dip
Adapted by Our Best Bites from the Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook

1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened (I used low-fat)
1 tsp. dill weed or Greek seasoning (salt free–go for a mix that just has herbs)
3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 c. hummus
1 c. seeded, diced cucumbers
1 c. seeded, diced tomatoes
1/2 c. chopped Kalamata olives *I just used black*
1/3 c. chopped green onions (about 3 green onions completely chopped) *didn't use*
1/2 c. crumbled Feta cheese
1/8-1/4 c. minced fresh parsley

With an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese, seasoning, garlic, and lemon juice until light and fluffy. Spread in the bottom of a pie plate or a small, shallow baking dish. Then spread a layer of hummus. In order, create layers by sprinkling the cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, onions, Feta cheese, and parsley. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve with pita chips, fresh vegetables, and/or flatbread.

15 comments :

  1. That sounds sooooo amazing! I just printed the recipe out so I can use it next time I need an appetizer to take somewhere! YAY it sounds so yummy!

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  2. Sounds really, really good! Perfect for a party!

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  3. WOW!!! That looks delicious! Definitely gonna try this!

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  4. Ok, my mouth just watered and it isn't even 10am. That looks soooo good!

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  5. Oh my, this looks and sounds delicious! I must try this for a party.

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  6. I can't wait to make this! THANKS!

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  7. Oh my gooooosh this looks wonderful! I love all of the ingredients, too. Will certainly be making this sometime soon.

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  9. must try this for our next party! sounds amazing :)

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  10. Considering 7 layer dip and greek food are two of my favorite things, this is a dip made for me! Sounds so yummy!

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  11. yum! i love anythign with feta cheese. id prob skip out on the olives tho :) xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  12. YUM! I'll be adding this to my appetizer "to try" list!

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  13. Oooo this looks so so good...right up my alley...all my favorite ingredients!

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  14. sounds wonderful. I am putting this in my cookbook.

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