My Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip is sure to be a hit at your next party!
Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip
January is the month where everyone starts off healthy, searching for green smoothies and gluten/dairy/meat-free everything, and then quickly devolves into Super Bowl Madness, full of greasy snacks and appetizers. What if I told you that you could have the best of both worlds? Healthy AND snacky! A few weeks ago I shared my recipe for Baked Tofu Feta with my local vegan Facebook group. A woman (Hi Julie!) mentioned that it would be perfect in her Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip. Wait, what?!? I was intrigued and pushed for details. She gave me the quick run down of how she made the traditional party dip, but with Mediterranean flavors. Done. I had just the plan!
I’ve mentioned once or twice before that I am in love with hummus (Firmly planted in “Team #hummusisafoodgroup” —who’s with me?), and that I’ve got a secret ingredient that makes mine the “very best!” And my Baked Tofu Feta is so delicious, and super easy to make. Combining the two is a no brainer. Layer it up with a few veggies and you’ve got yourself a yummy seven layer dip!
I added a simple Tahini Garlic Sauce to drizzle on top. I make this sauce often, and drizzle it over veggies, a big “bowl” meal, on sandwiches—it really works in all kinds of applications, and is especially delicious in this dip!
Let’s take this dip one step further. I love big pot lucks and parties, but let’s face it—sharing food with lots of people brings out my inner germaphobe (if Irving is reading this I’m sure he’s laughing because I’m really an outer germaphobe—this is not a secret!). Especially when it comes to dips, I’d rather not share with a whole house full of people if I can avoid it. Instead I made these super cute individual dip jars! Everyone gets their own Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip—no sharing required! PLUS they look fun, and are really easy to transport! Win!
Look how easy it is to make Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip!
Whether you are going to a big Super Bowl party with friends next month, or just hosting a fun Moms’ Night, these little Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip jars will be a hit! My kids LOVED them—seriously, both boys ditched the chips and just dug in with a spoon. They ate all of the ones that I photographed, and then ate more the next day when I shot the video). Not hosting a party? Make these fun jars for dinner, and serve them with a side of roasted veggies. As always, be sure to take a picture and share it on social media! I love seeing my recipes in action! {#frieddandelions // @frieddandelions}
Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip
Ingredients
For the Tahini Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup tahini
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
For the Layers
- 1 batch My Favorite Hummus or use store-bought, see notes
- 1 batch Baked Tofu Feta see notes
- tomatoes seeded and diced
- cucumbers seeded and diced
- kalamata olives sliced
- green onions sliced (or use minced shallot)
- tahini garlic sauce see above
- parsley to garnish chopped fine
- chips for serving pita chips or tortilla chips work well
Instructions
To make the Tahini Garlic Sauce:
- Put all Tahini Garlic Sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until completely combined.
For the Layers:
- Start with a base of hummus. I filled each jar about 1/3 of the way full with hummus, maybe 1/4 cup of hummus)
- Add the other layer ingredients one at a time. Spread them out to the outside edge of the jar so you can see the layers through the glass.
- Place about 1/4 cup of the tahini garlic sauce in a small plastic bag. Snip the corner off with a pair of scissors and use it as a piping bag, squeezing a drizzle of tahini garlic sauce over the top of each jar.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley and serve with chips for dipping.
- (If not serving right away, cover with the lid and store in the refrigerator. These are best relatively fresh, but can sit in the fridge for the day if need be.)
Notes
Oh boy, Sarah. This is just too yummy looking. I am such a fan of everything mediterranean, and I think I just might have everything I need to make this today. I think I’ll try it altogether though, because I don’t care so much about germs as I do about making one big community bowl to mask the fact that I’m eating all of the hummus on my own. #hummusisdefinitelyafoodgroup
Thanks for this fun twist on the original dip! ?
Ha, yes, it would be easy to eat it all! So delicious! Hope you love it 🙂
This would be so cute for someone to take to the office or pack in school lunches.
I’ve never been a big fan of tahini, but these creamy layers look impossible to resist!
I love layered dips! All kinds! In fact, I just love dips! I would totally eat this for dinner, no questions asked.
I totally did! We had a plate of spaghetti squash and jars of dip with chips! Yum!
This looks so good!! I’ve been meaning to try your baked feta forever, and this would be the perfect excuse. I’m totally with you on the germaphobe thing. Individual cups all the way! Great job on the video too! I can’t wait to see more of them.
Pass me the nachos! These look so good and I love the individual jars! I too am a bit of a germophobe and would feel so much better having my own individual dip. My husband thinks I’m weird. You know when people offer someone their ice-cream for a lick or offer their drink to someone else to taste….eeewww, it makes me shudder! ;O)
This would be perfect to send in my son’s lunch! LOVE your video too! Great job!
This dip looks awesome, and I am LOVING your video, Sarah! You did a great job.
I love how you’ve mediterranean-ized a dip that’s usually tex-mex in nature. I need to throw a party so I can make it!
This dip looks so delicious! I can’t wait to make it, and I’m not even waiting for a party!
Thank you Amy! Yes, they’d be perfect to pack up for lunches at work too! So convenient and easy!