7 Layer Greek Dip

Start your holiday celebrations off right with this 7 Layer Greek Dip recipe. It’s a fresh, Greek-flavored spin on the classic taco dip.

This dip recipe is a perfect make-ahead recipe, is easy to double, and is sure to keep your guests coming back for more.

Serve with pita chips and I guarantee this dip will shine in your party just as bright as the lights on your tree. 🙂

Look at the below picture. Don’t you just want to dive into all that goodness?

Who doesn’t love a quick and easy appetizer like chips and dips?

There’s something unbeatably delicious about the combination of chips and dip. Especially when it’s for a holiday party or game party.

I love making an appetizer for parties. 

Appetizers are the key to keeping your guests happy.

Out of many appetizers, this Greek layer dip is my favorites.

In this dip, we combine all the flavors of the Mediterranean for an easy, make-ahead party appetizer.

This dip begins with a layer of freshly made hummus then it’s topped with a creamy, Tzatziki layer then a layer of English cucumbers, grape tomatoes,  kalamata olives, then finally it’s finished with feta and green onions.

I also like to drizzle some olive oil and sprinkle some sumac on the top!

Usually, party dips can be so indulgent but this one is just guiltless, loaded with healthier ingredients.

I’m completely hooked on this fresh Greek twist.

It contains all the building blocks of a perfect holiday party dip.

This unstoppably tasty Greek Layer Dip served with pita chips or veggies will be a fresh, colorful addition to your holiday party spread.

Ingredients required

• Hummus – It serves as the base layer for the dip. It’s delicious and loaded with plant-based protein. I prefer to make my hummus at home. The process is really easy (Check out how to make hummus at home here). But you can easily use store-bought hummus.  I completely understand that during this time of the year, we get so busy and sometimes don’t have time to make it from scratch. So to make the process easy, use any brand hummus of your choice.
• Tzatziki – Adds creaminess, flavors, and tang to the dip. I made Tzatziki sauce at home. Feel free to use store-bought ones.
• Tomato – adds bold color and fresh flavor. I have used grape tomatoes for the best flavors. But you can use any tomatoes of your choice. Make sure to cut them into small cubes.
• Cucumber – For the crunch and refreshing flavors. I used English cucumber. Feel free to use your choice of cucumber.
• Feta Cheese – Delicious. You can use crumbled or a block of feta cheese.
• Kalamata Olives – No Greek layer dip would be complete with Kalamata olives sprinkled into every bite. You can omit them if you don’t like olives.
• Green onions – The perfect finishing touch of green that brings a delicious flair to the final dip.
• Optional topping – I love to sprinkle some parsely.= for the freshness. If you don’t have fresh parsley, a little fresh mint, or basil. I also like to drizzle some olive oil and sumac. It gives it an amazing flavor burst and adds richness.

Step by step process.

Step – 1 Make Hummus and Tzatziki.

As mentioned above, I prefer to make my hummus and tzatziki sauce at home. But if you don’t have time, use your favorite hummus brand. I am sharing the hummus and Tzatziki recipes in the recipe card below.

Step – 2 gather all other ingredients.

Chop cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, and parsley. Crumble feta cheese (If using block feta).

Step – 3 pick a serving dish.

Usually, 7-layer dips are made in a shallow, glass baking dish. That way you can see the layers and easily measure the layers. You can do that with this Layered Greek Dip. But For the prettier look, I prefer to make this dip on a serving plate and build the layers pyramid-style. But you can choose whichever method you like.

Step – 4 Let make Greek layer dip

Spread hummus into a serving dish. Spread the Tzatziki on top of the hummus then top with cucumber, tomato, olives, feta cheese, and green onions.

Optional step – Then drizzle some olive oil and garnish it with fresh chopped parsley and Sumac.

Our 7 Layer Greek Dip is ready. Serve with pita chips, crostini, or veggies.

Note and quick FAQs

• If you’re serving this for a large party, you can double the recipe or halve it for a small one.
• Instead of regular hummus, you can use roasted red pepper hummus, edamame hummus, avocado hummus or any flavored hummus of your choice.

More Dip Ideas

• Olive Oil Bread Dip
• Jalapeno Popper Dip
• Garlic Jalapeno Alfredo Dip
• Elote Dip

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5 from 3 votes

7 Layer Greek Dip

Start your celebrations off right with this 7 Layer Greek Dip recipe. It’s a fresh, Greek-flavored spin on the classic taco dip

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Greek

Keyword 7 layer greek dip, Greek Layer dip

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 15 servings

Calories 138kcal

Author Dhwani

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Ingredients

For Hummus (If using ready made hummus, use 20 oz hummus)

• ▢ ¾ cup Chickpeas Dried
• ▢ 2 Garlic Cloves
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Tahini
• ▢ salt to taste
• ▢ 1 ½ tablespoon Lime / lemon juice
• ▢ ¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ Water

For Tzatziki (If using ready made Tzatziki, use 16 Oz Tzatziki)

• ▢ 1 cup Greek yogurt / Hung curd / Strained yogurt around 300 grams
• ▢ 1 big Cucumber
• ▢ 1 teaspoon grated Garlic
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• ▢ ¼ cup Dill leaves Chopped
• ▢ Salt to taste
• ▢ Black Pepper to taste
• ▢ 3 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil

Other ingredients

• ▢ 1 big cucumber chopped into a small pieces
• ▢ 1 cup Chopped grape tomatoes
• ▢ ¼ cup Kalamata olives
• ▢ ½ cup Feta cheese
• ▢ ¼ cup chopped green onions

Optional ingredients

• ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh pasley
• ▢ 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon Sumac

For serving

• ▢ Pita chips

Instructions

Let’s make hummus (Tip – You can buy store bought hummus and skip this step)

• Wash twice the Chickpeas and soak it overnight or at least 8 hours in a good amount of hot water.
• Drain and rinse before proceeding to the next step.
• Take chickpeas in an instant pot and cover it with 3 cups of water.
• Set the Instant pot to high pressure and adjust the timer to 20 minutes.
• When cooking time is done, turn off the IP and Let the pressure release naturally.
• Strain off the liquid and let the chickpeas cool down.

  Tip – You can skip cooking chickpeas from scratch and use store-bought canned chickpeas. Use 2 cups of canned chickpeas.
• Take everything except Olive oil in a food processor.
• Blend it for 2 minutes.
• Now add olive oil and blend it until smooth. Hummus is ready. Keep it aside.

Let’s make Tzatziki (Tip – You can buy store bought tzatziki and skip this step)

• In a bowl, Peel the cucumber and grate it using large blade grater.
• Take a clean muslin cloth or good quality paper towel. Place shredded cucumber in a muslin cloth. Squeeze the cucumber with a muslin cloth to release liquid. Place the bowl underneath to Preserve the liquid. You can add this into your soup, dal or curry or you can simply apply to your face for shiny skin. :). Or just drink it.
• Take curd/yogurt into a bowl. Add Squeezed cucumber, garlic, pepper, Chopped dell leaves, Lemon juice, Olive oil, and salt. Mix them very well. Keep it aside.

Pick a serving dish.

• Usually, 7-layer dips are made in a glass baking dish. That way you can see the layers and easily measure the layers. You can do that with this Layered Greek Dip too. But For the prettier look, I prefer to make this dip on a serving plate and build the layers pyramid-style. But you can choose whichever method you like.

Let make Greek layer dip

• Spread hummus into a serving dish. Spread the Tzatziki on top of the hummus then top with cucumber, tomato, olives, feta cheese, and green onions.
• Optional step – Then drizzle some olive oil and garnish it with fresh chopped parsley and Sumac.
• Our 7 Layer Greek Dip is ready. Serve with pita chips, crostini, or veggies.

Video

Notes

• If you’re serving this for a large party, you can double the recipe or halve it for a small one.
• Instead of regular hummus, you can use roasted red pepper hummus, edamame hummus, avocado hummus, or any flavored hummus of your choice.
• some delicious options that pair well with this dip –
  • Pita bread
    Broccoli
    Bell pepper
    Baby Carrots
    Celery Sticks
    Red Pepper Strips
    Sugar peas
    Pretzels or Tortilla Chips
    Crostini
    Naan
• Make-ahead – I make my hummus and tzatziki dip ahead of time (it can be made 2 to 3 days in advance). I also prep the ingredients separately ahead of time (i.e. chopped the veggies, and crumbled the feta) and then quickly assemble the dip right before guests arrive.
• Leftover ideas
  • Take the Romaine lettuce and spread the dip in the middle of the lettuce and roll the lettuce.
  •  Stir together the leftover dip and spoon it into tortillas. Roll them up, refrigerate for 30 minutes, and then slice into pinwheels.
  • Stir together the dip, take the pocket pita bread, stuff it with some falafel, some cucumber, lettuce, tomato and also add this dip. Enjoy the falafel sandwich.
  • You can also layer this dip in between the slices of bread or top this Greek dip on a toast.
    Options are unlimited.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg

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And this was my last recipe of the year.

Can’t thank you enough to all of you for trying my recipes. It means a lot.

I am officially signing off from the blog until 2022 to enjoy the holidays with my family. If you have any queries, ask them in a comment box or on my social media. I will try to reply to them as soon as possible.

Merry Christmas to you and your family! Happy Holidays guys.

Warm regards,

Dhwani.