Mediterranean
Seven Layer Dip

A fantastic Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip with garlic hummus, yogurt, artichokes, olives, feta cheese and more. The perfect salad dip for parties, picnics and family get-togethers.

Recipe developed by www.diethood.com

Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Serves: 14

Note: You can make the Dip a few hours ahead of time, but keep it refrigerated and don’t add the olive oil to the top of the lettuce until ready to serve.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 can (16-ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed
• 3 tablespoons STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons tahini paste
• 3 garlic cloves
• fresh lemon juice from 1 whole lemon
• ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons water

LAYERS:

• Prepared Hummus Dip
• 1 cup plain non-fat yogurt
• 1 jar (14.75-ounces) Cara Mia Artichoke Hearts in Water
• 1 cup sliced black olives
• 6 to 8 cups Romaine lettuce leaves
• 2 cups sliced cherry tomatoes
• 1 container (4-ounces) crumbled feta cheese
• STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Toasted garlic bread slices for serving

DIRECTIONS – PREPARE THE HUMMUS:

1. Place all Hummus Dip ingredients in a food processor; process for 2 minutes, scrape down the sides and continue to process until smooth and thoroughly combined, about 4 minutes. If you like a thinner hummus, add 1 more tablespoon water and process it until combined.
2. Spoon prepared Hummus into a deep salad bowl or trifle bowl.
3. Add yogurt over hummus.
4. Layer artichoke hearts over the yogurt.
5. Add sliced black olives.
6. Layer lettuce leaves over olives; add tomatoes and feta cheese.
7. Sprinkle with a bit of extra virgin olive oil (optional) and serve with toasted garlic bread slices.