Greek Layer Dip

A Mediterranean inspired twist on a layered dip! Greek Layer Dip is perfect for any party. This crowd pleasing appetizer is made with many layers including hummus, greek yogurt, cucumber, artichokes, feta cheese, and more!

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This post was originally published October 17, 2017 and was updated with new photos and writings December 22, 2021.

How to Make Greek Layer Dip

It isn’t too often when you hit the perfect combination of amazing crowd pleasing party food that also happens to be, might I say healthy?!

Made with delicious layers this Greek Layered Dip is filled with fresh hummus, yogurt, and topped with all sorts of vegetables and of course delicious salty feta cheese. 

Served with pita chips, pita pieces, or more fresh vegetables like carrots or peppers.

Ingredients

• Hummus – For this dip you can use a flavored hummus if that sounds fun to you, I tend to grab a tub of plain hummus at the store, but feel free to totally make this your way! If you are looking for a homemade version, check out my Easy Hummus Recipe.
• Greek Yogurt – I like the tanginess yet creaminess of greek yogurt in this recipe, if you are looking for a substitute though you can easily use sour cream in its place.
• English Cucumber – English cucumbers tend to have less seeds and be less watery than a traditional cucumber, that is why I like to use them in this dish, it helps keep the dip from getting too watery. The English cucumbers are the ones that tend to come in the plastic wrap.
• Jar Marinated Artichoke Hearts – Drained and chopped to bite size pieces, I tend to find cutting each of the artichoke hearts in half works well.
• Cherry Tomatoes – Quarter cutting the tomatoes makes them easy to scoop up and eat.
• Kalamata Olives – Buy the pre-sliced jar of these, it will save you time from having to slice them up yourself!
• Red onion – Just a little diced finely on top really helps add to the flavor and color of the dip!
• Crumbled feta cheese – And the salty perfection that goes on top, the perfect way to round out the fresh veggies is a little handful of salty feta on top of the dip.

For a complete detailed list of the ingredients continue towards the bottom of the page.

Instructions

The cucumber can be peeled if you want to, otherwise dice into small pieces. Note if you are making this ahead of time you might want to take a few moments to prep the cucumbers from getting too watery on top of the dip. Place the diced cucumbers in a bowl and lightly sprinkle with salt. Set aside for about 5 to 10 minutes. The salt will draw out any extra juices, once the time is up find a clean towel, place the cucumbers in the center wrap up and lightly squeeze out any extra liquids. Keep in mind to not squeeze too hard or you will bruise the cucumbers. This extra step isn’t necessary if you plan on serving soon after it is made or right away.

To begin layering grab a large platter or plate. Start by spreading the hummus as the bottom layer, spread out as evenly and smoothly as possible.

Next spread your greek yogurt on top of the hummus as evenly and smoothly as possible.

Sprinkle the cucumber evenly on top of the greek yogurt, followed by the artichokes, then the tomatoes, olives, red onions, and then finishing up with the feta cheese.

Dip is best if refrigerated for at least 30-60 minutes or longer before serving but isn’t absolutely necessary. Serve with pita chips or vegetables. Leftovers should keep for about 3 days in the refrigerator.

TIPS & TRICKS:

• Make this dip your own! Use your favorite flavor hummus, I think something like roasted red pepper or garlic would be really good here!
• Feel free to swap out/in different ingredients you don’t like.

If you like Greek Layer Dip you might also like:

• Tortellini Skewer Appetizer
• Easy Shrimp Guacamole Bites
• Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese
• Warm Buffalo Chickpea Dip
• Mexican Street Corn Dip
• Dried Beef Pickle Roll Ups

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Original Post:

So football and party season is in full swing, which means many tailgates and potlucks, in which the invite always says ‘bring a side to share’ am I right? I have come to find out that to many people this means stopping at the store on the way and grabbing a few bags of chips with some salsa or a platter of store made mini cupcakes. So because people can’t live on and should not live on tortilla chips and mini cupcakes I usually make it my own responsibility to make something generally healthier/more exciting. So recently one of my favorites dishes to bring has been Greek Layer Dip.

When you bring something that is homemade, healthier, and exciting people will genuinely thank you, and you will feel all warm and fuzzy and proud of yourself. I love that feeling 🙂

Greek Layer Dip is easy to make and full of vegetables, beans, and a good helping of healthy dairy. I use my own Easy Hummus recipe as the base because homemade hummus is the best but your favorite store bought variety will work just as well. Also use whatever flavor your little heart desires, I tend to use plain or a roasted garlic but really I can imagine all flavors in this dip. Next you just layer on the rest of the ingredients greek yogurt (or sour cream but greek yogurt is going to be a lot lighter/healthier), cucumber, marinated artichokes, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, and feta cheese. The dip is then garnished with a little olive oil drizzle and a generous sprinkle of dill weed. Now it is ready to be devoured. (Don’t forget to grab a bag of pita chips to serve with it.)

So be a party hero this party season and make a Greek Layer Dip.