Mediterranean Dip

Submitted by LifeIsGood

"This is a Trader Joe recipe. It is such a delicious dip! I took it to a party and everyone wanted a copy of the recipe. The recipe suggests layering the ingredients into a pie plate or something sized similar. I made the mistake of thinking that was too big for the dip and used a smaller serving dish. By the time I was finished layering the ingredients, it was too full! I served this dip with pita crackers from Trader Joes, but you could use your own favorite dippers. This recipe looks unusual but it is knock out."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8-12

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 8 ounces garlic hummus
• 1⁄2 cup kalamata olive, sliced
• 1 cup feta, crumbled
• 6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (but RESERVE the liquid)
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, sliced
• 3⁄4 cup carrot, shredded
• pita chips, 1-2 boxes

directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine sour cream and hummus; mix well.
2. Spread into a pie plate or servewear of similar size.
3. Sprinkle olives, feta, artichoke hearts, green onions and carrot - adding each as a layer.
4. Drizzle with reserved artichoke marinade.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or up to 12 hours.
6. Serve with pita crackers.

Reviews

[januarybride]

YUM! I made this for a Thanksgiving appetizer and it was well received and I would make it again. I didn't care for the hummus I purchased (I usually either make my own or get it at Trader Joes) so I added equal parts light sour cream and hummus to tone down the bad roast garlic flavors coming through LOL. I also subbed out chopped sundried tomatoes for the carrots and it was AWESOME. Thanks for sharing! Photo forthcoming.

 

[LuvsTheSun]

YUM! This was wonderful. Will make this again. Thanks!!

 

[jessi_mcg]

This was so quick and easy to throw together, and it was deliciously flexible to accommodate the ingredients I had on had. I used homemade hummus and skipped the sour cream (can't like it!), and based on another reviewer's suggestion I subbed finely diced cucumber for the carrots. Delicious! I could absolutely have made this my dinner tonight! Thanks for posting! Made for ZWT 9, Gourmet Goddesses.

 

[JackieOhNo!]

I loved this dip, although it's more of a meal than a dip! I made this exactly as posted, except I used warm pita bread triangles to serve it with. Definitely need something sturdier, like the pita chips that are listed. The flavors were great, and it's very filling. I served this in a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate, which worked really well. Made by a Tasty Test for ZWT9.

 

[Maito]

Totally exceeded my expectations, the Mediterranean version of the Mexican 7 layer dip! Our favorite is the olive hummus, so I used that (and halved the olives accordingly). I also added less cheese and took advice from other reviewers and made the following adjustments: skipped adding the artichoke liquid, subbed tomatoes and cucumbers for the carrots and topped it with fresh basil. It was so delicious. We tried a variety of crackers and chips with it and liked the Trader Joe's reduced guilt tortilla chips the best. The two of us made a very satisfying meal out of this (with a little bit leftover).