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Greek 7 Layer Dip

[heart_this] · Feb 3, 2011 · 50 Comments

Greek 7 Layer Dip

When I came across the idea of a Greek 7 layer dip on Our Best Bites recently, I knew that I would have to add it to my snacking mix for the big football game this year. I am a huge fan of both the classic Texmex 7 layer dip and of the Greek flavours going on in this dip. In fact this Greek version of the 7 layer dip reminded me of the Greek nachos that I make that are also a fusion of Greek and Texmex.
I started the dip out with the layer of freshly homemade hummus and then I went on to replace the cream cheese layer with a layer of tzatziki made with a thick and creamy 0%mf Greek yogurt. (I figured that I would be getting a lot of cream cheese in the other dips that I will be serving so I would keep this one nice and light and the tzatziki fits in with the Greek theme as well.) The next few layers are more of ingredients that are stacked on and they include some tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, kalamata olives, feta and a touch of mint as a garnish. I strongly associate oregano with Greek cuisine and I wanted to work some in so I mixed it into the tomato layer.
Although I was expecting this dip to be good with all of the great flavours in it, I was not expecting it to be as amazing as it was! I nearly devoured the entire batch in one sitting! The combination of the creamy hummus, the tart and garlicky tzatziki, the juicy tomatoes and crunch cucumbers, the salty olives and feta was simply fantastic! In addition to being one of the most addictive dips that I have had in a while, this dip is also pretty healthy, especially when served with toasted whole wheat pitas triangles for dipping. This dip is perfect for anyone looking for a healthier alternative for snacking at any party!

Greek 7 Layer Dip

Greek 7 Layer Dip

Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups hummus
  • 1 cup tzatziki
  • 1 cup tomato (diced and mixed with 1 tablesoon lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon oregano)
  • 1/2 cup cucumber (cut into small pieces)
  • 1/4 cup red onions (diced)
  • 1/4 cup feta (crumbled)
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives (pitted and coarsely chopped)
  • 1 handful mint (chopped)
  • 4 whole wheat pitas (cut into triangles and toasted until just crispy)
directions
  1. Assemble dip starting with the hummus and stacking each ingredient on top of the last.
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Comments

  1. polwig says

    February 3, 2011 at 2:47 am

    Looking good… I would love that as a side dish or alongside some lamb… it is not good to drool all over the keyboard

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  2. msdewberry says

    February 3, 2011 at 2:53 am

    I have made this a few times but I add a layer of Ground Lamb between the Hummus and the Tzatsike layer.
    I cook one pound of Ground Lamb crumbled up and add 1-2 TBSP Greek Seasoning while its frying. Wnen cooked I spread out the lamb in an even layer between the Hummus on the bottom and the Tzatsiki. It adds another depth of flavour to the dip. Try it next time you make it!

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  3. [email protected] says

    February 3, 2011 at 4:21 am

    Wow…What a beautiful dip, healthy and perfect for Super Bowl!

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  4. Wasabi Honey Bee says

    February 3, 2011 at 4:52 am

    Looks really good. I love the idea of mint!!

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  5. Stefanie says

    February 3, 2011 at 5:35 am

    oooo this looks amazing, such a great idea!

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  6. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    February 3, 2011 at 6:25 am

    Totally scrummy! The king of dips.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  7. ♥peachkins♥ says

    February 3, 2011 at 7:21 am

    yumyum!

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  8. Ino says

    February 3, 2011 at 10:36 am

    I'm so glad you used yoghurt rather than cream cheese that the recipe suggested. There's nothing Greek about cream cheese mixed with Italian herbs. 😉

    Looks good though, will give it a go!

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  9. Joanne says

    February 3, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Oh Kevin this looks amazing! I would much rather have this than Mexican 7 layer dip any day.

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  10. The Food Hound says

    February 3, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    This looks awesome! Love the idea of taking something Mexican and making it authentically Greek!

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  11. kimchicsisters says

    February 3, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    this looks really good!

    http://kimchicsisters.blogspot.com/2011/01/snow-homemade-waffles.html

    Reply
  12. ola appletea says

    February 3, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    looks so gorgeous!!! 🙂 and bet it taste amazing 🙂

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  13. Claudie says

    February 3, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    That is one dangerous dip 🙂

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  14. Dawn says

    February 3, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    I am bringing this to the next pot luck. What a wonderful mix of flavors!

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  15. Lauren says

    February 3, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    LOVE this idea! 7 layer dip is such a classic, and incorporating Greek ingredients sounds delicious.

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  16. Umm Mymoonah says

    February 3, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    7 layer dips looks so very colourful and attractive, would love to try this.

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  17. Amy says

    February 3, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    I LOVE this idea! I'm totally making this to take to the superbowl party I'm heading to!!

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  18. Sara says

    February 3, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    I love this idea. Why isn't this more popular. Can't wait to try it.

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  19. Mo says

    February 3, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    Now this looks so obvious! Can't believe I haven't seen/done this before it looks so good. Thanks for the idea.

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  20. Marco says

    February 3, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    Have fun wachting footbal next sunday!!

    Marco

    Reply
  21. Celina says

    February 4, 2011 at 2:30 am

    Kevin. You are my hero.

    Reply
  22. One-Butt-Kitchen says

    February 4, 2011 at 5:15 am

    That is SOOO being made this weekend. Thank you!

    Reply
  23. Newyorkerbyheart says

    February 4, 2011 at 11:55 am

    What an idea!! It sounds really good and I just love all the ingrediens, so I definitely have to try it out 🙂

    My best,
    Birthe from Denmark

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  24. Becca says

    February 4, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    This combines so many of my favorite flavours into one!

    Becca

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  25. Anonymous says

    February 4, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    This looks amazing!

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  26. Lanie says

    February 4, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    Yummo! I linked to this in my Friday Favorites!

    http://www.laniejandco.com/2011/02/friday-favorites-2411.html

    Reply
  27. Kelly says

    February 4, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    Yum. I love the sound of this. It's very unique and definitely a great take on the traditional seven layer dip.

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  28. Rocky Mountain Woman says

    February 4, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    Basically, a meze platter in a bowl..I'm in!

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  29. Tina (Tangerine Tea) says

    February 4, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    I just stumbled upon your blog and the name/explanation of "Closet Cooking" made me grin. I used to live in Toronto for the last few years and always had to suffer the most miniscule little kitchens in my apartments. (I'm near Montreal now though, so I'm def. enjoying the extra space!) Anyway, I just wanted to say congrats on whipping up such fab dishes in your closet kitchen 🙂

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  30. Michelle says

    February 4, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    This is brilliant. I have never seen this before! Looks delicious!

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  31. Justeen @ Blissful Baking says

    February 4, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    7 layer dip is one of my favorite dips! Love all of the different flavors. This variation sounds just as spectacular!

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  32. Kerstin says

    February 5, 2011 at 4:43 am

    What a fabulous idea – love it!! Such a creative twist on a classic 🙂

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  33. Anonymous says

    February 5, 2011 at 7:27 am

    Such a clever idea! Can't wait to make this, and my husband actually drooled when he saw the photo!

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  34. kelley {mountain mama cooks} says

    February 5, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    What a fabulous spin on a classic!

    Reply
  35. anandi says

    February 5, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    Thank you so much for this! I can imagine eating the entire dish myself, these are some of my favorite flavors.

    Reply
  36. Alicia says

    February 6, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    I love this – its such a great idea.

    Reply
  37. cole says

    February 8, 2011 at 3:28 am

    i had something like this at my superbowl party too haha except this one looks alot better i want to try and make it !
    http://blacklilac.blogspot.om/

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  38. Laura Jeanne says

    February 18, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    I make an unbelievable 7-layer taco dip that evenone always raves over hoewver I never saw a Greek version… and let me just say it looks delicious.
    You can never go wrong with dips like this. You're pictures are wonderful as well, food is very hard to shoot and you seem to have just that knack. 🙂

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  39. Anonymous says

    February 19, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    Why hasn't this been invented before?!

    Reply
  40. Amy says

    February 21, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    Amazing! So quick, easy, and impressive. Brought it to a small get together and it was quickly eaten up.

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  41. Jen H says

    March 3, 2011 at 1:49 am

    Wow, this sounds delish!

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  42. eatme_delicious says

    March 25, 2011 at 3:09 am

    Woah this is brilliant Kevin!! I've never thought of this before but know I would loooove it.

    Reply
  43. Chrissy K says

    December 26, 2011 at 11:35 am

    I made this for Christmas and it was hugely popular! Everyone was raving about it and saying it could replace our traditional family favorite, Mexican 7-Layer Dip! It disappeared quickly! Thank you!

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  44. Alison says

    May 30, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    Why didn't I think of this before?! I'm debuting it after my little girlies' piano recital. Should be a smashing hit!

    Reply
  45. Anonymous says

    July 2, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    Excellent! This is a great summer dip when the garden is bursting with fresh cucumbers, mint & tomatoes! I made this for guests including a couple of teenagers; this was a big hit. I'm planning to make again next week.

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  46. Anonymous says

    September 9, 2012 at 12:21 am

    This looks so good! I am all about the healthy switch on the seven layer dip. Fresh hummus and tzatziki are always amazing, so I bet that taste out-of-this-world.

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  47. Mike says

    January 1, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    I love it when you make dip and it tastes way better then you expected.

    Reply
  48. Cook Nuray says

    January 25, 2013 at 5:06 am

    i will try this menu. I like it. thanks xoxo.

    Reply
  49. Steph at {Halfway} a Grown-Up says

    May 27, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    made this three or four times so far and it's always a smash hit!!!

    Reply
  50. SmartCooking says

    December 27, 2017 at 4:20 am

    I feel very guilty about not posting a review before now. I take this dip every year to a New Year's eve drop-in where 100 or so folks devour it so fast that it disappears in a flash. I've passed on the recipe to many. It is tasty, healthy and perfect the way it is. Thank you!

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