Description
Layered Mediterranean Dip with Pita Chips is a delightful and vibrant appetizer that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your table. This layered dip features creamy hummus, tangy yogurt mixed with fresh lemon juice, and an array of colorful vegetables topped with olives and feta cheese. It’s not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrition, making it perfect for parties, picnics, or casual family gatherings. With quick preparation and deliciously satisfying flavors, this recipe allows for customization based on your personal tastes or what you have on hand. Serve it alongside crispy homemade pita chips for a delightful crunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup hummus
- ¾ cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 small cucumber, finely diced
- 1 medium tomato, finely diced and seeded
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or mint
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 large pita breads
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cut pita bread into triangles or strips and arrange on a baking tray. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, garlic powder, and salt.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden brown; let cool.
- Mix yogurt with lemon juice and black pepper in a bowl.
- In a shallow serving dish, layer hummus as the base followed by the yogurt mixture.
- Top evenly with cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle herbs on top.
- Serve chilled with pita chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup dip + 4 pita chips (80g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg