Five-Layer Greek Dip

The first time I had Greek food was when I lived in Kansas City. A friend and I ate at this simple little family-owned Greek restaurant that was within walking distance from where I lived (unfortunately, it is no longer in business). The food there was just too good for words! I’ve eaten at many other Greek restaurants since then, but haven’t found any that top the homey little place I first went to.

If you are a fan of Greek food, too, I think you’ll like this easy-to-make hummus-based Five-Layer Greek Dip. I found the recipe over at Kraft Foods and changed it slightly by using less feta cheese and more chopped cucumber and olives than their recipe called for. You can either use store-bought hummus or make your favorite hummus recipe and use that in the dip (you may want to check out the easy Hummus recipe that I just posted a few days ago).

FIVE-LAYER GREEK DIP by NancyCreative, adapted from Kraft Foods

1 (7-ounce) package of your favorite Hummus (or make your own)
2–4 ounces of Feta Cheese, crumbled (I used 2 ounces to layer over the hummus, and 1 ounce to sprinkle over the top of all the layers)
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped cucumbers
3 Tablespoons sliced kalamata olives
Pita Chips, for dipping

Spread hummus onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate. Cover the hummus with a layer of feta cheese, followed by layers of the chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and sliced olives (I layered 2 ounces of feta cheese over the hummus, then sprinkled another ounce over the top of all the layers). Serve with pita chips.

It’s such an easy, healthy recipe…hope you enjoy it!

15 thoughts on “Five-Layer Greek Dip”

Maris (In Good Taste) June 9, 2011 at 3:53

This just might become my favorite hors’derve! I am bookmarking this and planning on making it this weekend!

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Jenna @ Newlyweds June 9, 2011 at 8:11

Yum, this would be a fun way to use some of my garden tomatoes and cucumbers!! Thanks for sharing.

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The Lucky Wife June 9, 2011 at 8:20

This sounds delicious! I LOVE Greek food.

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Flour Me With Love June 10, 2011 at 7:58

That looks so good 🙂 I just started eating Feta cheese and I can’t believe I’ve been missing it all my life,lol. I can’t wait to try this recipe…thanks!

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nancyc Post authorJune 10, 2011 at 4:22

I know what you mean…I felt the same way when I “discovered” feta cheese! 🙂

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Tanya June 11, 2011 at 6:06

LOVE greek food!!! LOVE hummus!!! This is just perfect. Thanks so much, Nancy! Will be making this soon!!

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nancyc Post authorJune 12, 2011 at 1:00

Hope you enjoy it, Lisa! 🙂

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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide June 13, 2011 at 9:42

I love it! One you always put these things together anyway, but never in such a pretty way. And two, it’s such a fresh take on that other layer dip.

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Erin @ Making Memories June 18, 2011 at 9:02

Oh my gosh! I want this right now and it’s only 7am! Greek food is my favorite but I rarely make it since my kids won’t eat it. I think I’m going to make this, though, and eat the entire dish myself! Can’t wait!!!

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Katie @ This Chick Cooks June 22, 2011 at 1:47

Oh my goodness! That dip looks and sounds amazing. That is my kind of recipe. I think I could probably eat that stuff by the spoonful 🙂

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Sheryl June 28, 2011 at 4:00

Thanks for sharing your yummy recipe with us at Cast Party Wednesday. I hope you come back and visit us tomorrow.
Thanks again.
I hope to see you there!

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nancyc Post authorJune 29, 2011 at 10:07

Hi Sheryl–I wasn’t able to get to your site–got a message that you had exceeded your bandwith limit…I’ll try again later!

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