Mediterranean 7 layer dip is a fabulous blend of flavors! One scoopful and you’ll be hooked!
What Goes in 7 Layer Dip?
A 7 Layer Dip can be made with almost anything. Most often, you will find it made with Mexican flavors. That dip features refried beans, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream an taco seasoning. People love this dip, it is flavorful, filling, and makes enough to feed a crowd.
While a Mexican 7 layer dip is wonderful, I like to change things up to suit my own tastes. I’ve made a Tuscan 7 Layer dip made with hummus instead of the traditional refried beans and sun-dried tomatoes instead of Roma tomatoes. Think of it as an “upscale” 7 Layer Dip!
WHERE IS THE 7 LAYER DIP RECIPE?
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What Order For A 7 Layer Dip?
I personally like to have my creamy layer on the bottom. I think this makes for easy scooping. This recipe starts with softened cream cheese that gets combined with plain Greek yogurt. I like to use Greek yogurt for more protein and to keep things lean, however sour cream or creme fraiche can be used in its place.
I like to layer garlic flavored hummus over my cream layer (love hummus? Check out this Hummus and Baked Goat Cheese Dip!). Feel free to use any hummus flavor you like. I prefer the garlic hummus; I think it adds quite a bit of flavor without taking anything away from the other ingredients.
I top my hummus with chopped cucumbers, black olives, tomatoes, parsley, and crumbled feta. You could add pepperoncini peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, or even marinated artichokes to this dip!
Serve your Mediterranean 7 Layer Dip with hearty crackers or pita wedges, pita chips or bread rounds. This dip is perfect all year and for any occasion!
Mediterranean 7 Layer Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz package softened cream cheese
- 6 oz Greek-style yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Greek seasoning
- Plain or Roasted Garlic hummus (10oz)
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 1 small cucumber diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
In a bowl combine the softened cream cheese and the Greek yogurt until combined and spreadable. Add in the garlic and the seasoning. Spread onto a serving plate. Top with Hummus. I used a traditional flavor, but you could use whatever flavor you like. Top hummus with diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, olives, and feta. Garnish with parsley. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Yield 16 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 102 Total Fat 9g Saturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 21mg Sodium 279mg Carbohydrates 4g Fiber 1g Sugar 2g Protein 3g
Hannah says
May 3, 2012 at 10:31 amOooh, I’ve had this dip personally and I can say it is dee-licious! Love that it all the different ingredients remind me of things my Greek grandmother has made over the years. Perfect blend good ol’ American with the cream cheese and some Mediterranean spice!
Lemonsforlulu says
May 3, 2012 at 10:37 amThanks! It is tasty. Tastes good the next day too. I should know because I just about polished it off by myself!
TD says
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Lemonsforlulu says
May 8, 2012 at 4:47 pmThank you!
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whirl + whisk says
July 6, 2012 at 8:12 amthis sounds really good!
Lemonsforlulu says
July 6, 2012 at 10:50 amThanks, this is my favorite dip!
Donna says
January 16, 2013 at 8:17 amWhat does 1 tsp of Greek Seasoning mean? What kind ? Please be more specific. Love to make this !
Lemonsforlulu says
January 17, 2013 at 3:31 pmYou could use Italian seasoning too!
ChgoJohn says
February 24, 2013 at 12:42 amThis is a great dip, Tanya. Love the flavors in it. Like you, I have my snack day/nights, too, with Super Bowl Sunday being the premiere event. Your dip will do very well — if I “remember” to serve it. I can be so forgetful — but I have a tasty time of it after everyone leaves. Thanks for sharing, Tanya.
Lemonsforlulu says
February 24, 2013 at 8:58 amThis is one of those dips that I hope for leftovers, so I can eat it for lunch the next day! Thanks John!
sassrh says
April 11, 2013 at 9:00 pmWhat sort of crackers do you normally serve this with?
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Patricia says
November 30, 2013 at 7:00 pmThis sounds great! Wouldn’t have thought to put this together, but great idea! Thanks for sharing – can’t wait to try it!
Lemonsforlulu says
December 1, 2013 at 8:58 pmIt’s a crowd pleaser thats for sure! Thank you Patricia!
Brandy Barrett says
May 9, 2014 at 11:46 pmThis dip is incredible!!!! I made it last night and served it today. The flavors were set and it was amazing. I was asked for the recipe several times! I actually served it with Indian naan bread slices and it was amazing with the 2 flavors complimenting each other. Thank you for this wonderful recipe!!
Jodi says
March 1, 2015 at 7:25 pmThis was absolutely delicious! We had it for a light dinner and will definitely be making it again and again!
Carrie Smith says
March 22, 2016 at 10:31 pmThis looks outstanding! I’m going to be making this next weekend to bring to a baby shower. There will be about 10-15 people there, and other snacks, too. Do you think I should double the recipe? Thanks!
Lemonsforlulu says
March 24, 2016 at 9:50 pmHi Carrie, I think the recipe should be enough for 10-15 people. It really is quite filling. I hope you enjoy!
Carrie Smith says
April 11, 2016 at 10:08 pmThank you so much!! Everyone raved about it– I sent out your link 🙂 I will definitely be making this again, very soon, and checking out your other recipes!
Teri Hamel says
May 9, 2017 at 2:49 pmHi Lulu 🙂
Your Mediterranean 7 Layer Dip looks delicious, but the recipe doesn’t show up on the site… at least not for me. Can you send it to me?
Thank you!
Lemonsforlulu says
May 9, 2017 at 4:00 pmTechnical difficulties! You should be able to see it now! Thank you!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 14, 2017 at 10:50 pmThis dip looks yummy!!!
Carolyn says
December 15, 2017 at 3:23 pmThis sounds amazing!
Sandy says
January 17, 2018 at 1:48 pmWhat is Greek seasoning ? Is it store bought already mixed up like Italian seasoning .?
Thanks,
Sandy
Tanya Schroeder says
January 19, 2018 at 3:07 pmYes! McCormick makes a good of Greek seasoning blend that can be purchased at most stores, although in a pinch, an Italian blend will do.