Description
A creamy, vibrant Mediterranean appetizer with layers of herbed cream cheese, hummus, crisp vegetables, tangy Kalamata olives, and salty feta. Simple to assemble and perfect for parties, served with pita chips or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup hummus
- ¾ cup chopped cucumber
- ¾ cup chopped tomato
- ½ cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- Pita chips or veggie sticks, for serving
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and garlic until smooth. Spread evenly on a shallow dish or platter.
- Layer hummus gently over the cream cheese and smooth the surface evenly.
- Top with cucumber, tomato, olives, feta, and green onions for color and texture.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to meld flavors. Serve with pita chips, toasted bread, or sliced vegetables.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the smoothest consistency.
Pat tomatoes and cucumbers dry to prevent waterlogging.
Layer evenly for a visually appealing presentation and balanced flavor.
Make ahead in advance up to 6 hours and chill before serving.
Enhance flavor with roasted red pepper or olive hummus options.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: Layering / No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: layered greek dip, mediterranean appetizer, hummus cheese dip, cold party dip, greek mezze platter