Ingredients
Scale
For the Layers
- 2 cups hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups tzatziki (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (seeded to prevent excess moisture)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (halal-certified)
Optional Garnishes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Drizzle of olive oil
For Serving
- Pita chips
- Fresh vegetable sticks (carrots, celery, bell peppers)
- Crackers
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Dice the cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions into small, even pieces. This ensures a balanced bite in every scoop.
- Slice the Kalamata olives and crumble the feta cheese.
Step 2: Choose Your Base
- Use a shallow serving dish, such as a glass pie dish or a square casserole dish, to showcase the layers.
Step 3: Layer the Dip
- First Layer: Spread the hummus evenly across the bottom of the dish using a spatula.
- Second Layer: Add the tzatziki, spreading it gently over the hummus. Be careful not to mix the layers.
- Third Layer: Sprinkle the diced cucumbers evenly over the tzatziki.
- Fourth Layer: Add a layer of diced tomatoes, followed by the sliced olives and red onions.
- Fifth Layer: Top with crumbled feta cheese, spreading it evenly across the surface.
Step 4: Garnish the Dip
- Sprinkle fresh parsley and dill over the top for added color and flavor.
- Dust with smoked paprika and drizzle with olive oil for a final touch of elegance.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Arrange pita chips, vegetable sticks, or crackers around the dip for serving.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Assembly Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g