7-Layer Greek Dip - The Recipe Exchange

Ingredients

For the Tzatziki Sauce (Layer #1):
1 1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt
1/2 c. finely chopped peeled English “seedless” cucumber
2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
3 T. chopped fresh dill
1 garlic clove, very finely minced
1/8 tsp. salt (or to taste)
pinch of black pepper

For Layers #2-#5:
1 c. Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped (just less than a 6.5 oz. jar)
1 1/2 c. prepared hummus (a 12 oz. container or make your own homemade hummus)
1 (15 oz.) can artichoke hearts, well drained & coarsely chopped
1 c. peeled & seeded coarsely chopped English cucumber

For the Creamy Feta (Layer #6):
1 (6 oz.) block Feta cheese
1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt
2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 T. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. finely minced lemon zest
1/4 tsp. dried dill weed
pinch of black pepper

For Layer #7 & Garnish:
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
Fresh dill sprig & lemon zest, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Prepare Layer #1 Tzatziki Sauce:
Place finely chopped cucumbers on a couple of layers of paper towels; squeeze and pat out any liquid.
In a bowl, stir together the 1 & 1/2 cups Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, and garlic. Stir in cucumbers.

Stir in salt and pepper.

LAYER 1 – Tzatziki: Spoon into the bottom of a medium-sized (8-10 cup) glass bowl, spreading into an even layer.

Create Layers #2-#5:
LAYER 2 – Olives: Sprinkle chopped Kalamata olives evenly over the tzatziki layer.
LAYER 3 – Hummus: Spread hummus evenly over the olive layer.
LAYER 4 – Artichoke Hearts: Pat the drained artichoke hearts dry with paper towels. Layer on top of the hummus.
LAYER 5 – Cucumbers: Pat the coarsely chopped cucumbers dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper and layer them evenly over the artichokes.

Prepare Layer #6 Creamy Feta:
Using your fingers, crumble Feta into small chunks. Place in a bowl. Add the 1/2 cup Greek yogurt and 2 teaspoons olive oil; stir to combine.

Add lemon juice, lemon zest, dried dill, and pepper. Stir until well combined.

LAYER 6 – Creamy Feta: Spread evenly over the cucumber layer.

Create Layer #7 & Garnish:
LAYER 7 – Tomato: While chopping the tomato, remove the clumps of seeds; discard. Use paper towels to pat the chopped tomatoes dry. Place tomatoes on top of the creamy Feta layer. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper.

Cover and chill dip for about an hour to let the flavors meld.

Garnish with a fresh dill sprig and a little lemon zest, if desired. Serve with pita chips or crackers.