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Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip

January 15, 2017 By Sarah 15 Comments

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My Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip is sure to be a hit at your next party!

My Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip is sure to be a hit at your next party! (vegan, gluten free, nut free, soy free option)

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!

My Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip is sure to be a hit at your next party! (vegan, gluten free, nut free, soy free option)

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!

My Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip is sure to be a hit at your next party! (vegan, gluten free, nut free, soy free option)

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!

My Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip is sure to be a hit at your next party! (vegan, gluten free, nut free, soy free option)

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!

My Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip is sure to be a hit at your next party! (vegan, gluten free, nut free, soy free option)

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} fried dandelions

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Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip

My Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip is sure to be a hit at your next party!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Author: Sarah De la Cruz

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

My Favorite Hummus: recipe here
Soy Free Option: instead of using tofu feta, sub diced avocados or salted sunflower seeds as one of the layers, or simply omit.
Serving Options: If you are serving a huge crowd and want to save some time, feel free to layer this dip in a traditional casserole dish. I think an 8x8" pan would be a good size.

My Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip is sure to be a hit at your next party! (vegan, gluten free, nut free, soy free option)

My Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip is sure to be a hit at your next party! (vegan, gluten free, nut free, soy free option)

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Comments

  1. Kassy | Enjoying Earth says

    February 1, 2017 at 11:04 am

    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! ?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 4, 2017 at 10:20 pm

      Ha, yes, it would be easy to eat it all! So delicious! Hope you love it 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nicole says

    January 22, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    This would be so cute for someone to take to the office or pack in school lunches.

    Reply
  3. Alisa Fleming says

    January 21, 2017 at 10:31 am

    I’ve never been a big fan of tahini, but these creamy layers look impossible to resist!

    Reply
  4. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says

    January 20, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    I love layered dips! All kinds! In fact, I just love dips! I would totally eat this for dinner, no questions asked.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      January 23, 2017 at 10:01 pm

      I totally did! We had a plate of spaghetti squash and jars of dip with chips! Yum!

      Reply
  5. Cadry says

    January 20, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    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.

    Reply
  6. Mel |avirtualvegan.com says

    January 18, 2017 at 10:32 pm

    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)

    Reply
  7. Jenn says

    January 17, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    This would be perfect to send in my son’s lunch! LOVE your video too! Great job!

    Reply
  8. Becky Striepe says

    January 16, 2017 at 9:26 am

    This dip looks awesome, and I am LOVING your video, Sarah! You did a great job.

    Reply
  9. Dianne says

    January 16, 2017 at 7:30 am

    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!

    Reply
  10. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

    January 15, 2017 at 5:50 pm

    This dip looks so delicious! I can’t wait to make it, and I’m not even waiting for a party!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      January 15, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      Thank you Amy! Yes, they’d be perfect to pack up for lunches at work too! So convenient and easy!

      Reply

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