Greek Layer Dip with Tzatziki

Greek Layer Dip with Tzatziki, Hummus, and Feta Cheese is the show-stopping appetizer that quickly disappears at parties and just happens to be healthy too!

Grab a serving bowl or platter and we'll show you how easy it is to stack the ingredients 7 layers high and customize it if you're eating low-carb and vegan.

Once the first person digs deep into this Greek 7-layer dip, there will be no turning back! Everyone will want a little before it disappears.

The cornerstone of this recipe is Tzatziki Sauce (pronounced tuh·zee·kee) which mixes and mingles with all the other ingredients.

We fell in love with a version of this tart sauce as a dipper for Baked Carrot Fries. And, it works equally well with our other healthy alternatives to chips...so make a little extra to keep in the fridge.

We're going to walk through the layers of the dip I made. Then, I will overload you with endless possibilities to customize it anyway your heart desires. Finally, we'll touch on all the creative ways to serve it! 

Greek dip layers

The ingredients and how much you use of each one is VERY flexible. We provide suggested measurements. But, this dish all about including what you love. Starting at the bottom, here are the layers we used:

1. Hummus

Hummus is the base of this dip. Buy a prepared container from the grocery store or whip up your favorite homemade version. This one is based on the 5-Minute Hummus recipe on the Real Simple website.

Low-carb Tip: Leave this ingredient out to make the dish lower in carbohydrates

2. Tzatziki Sauce

The second layer is a yogurt dill cucumber sauce a.k.a. Tzatziki sauce. It's a mixture of yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and shredded cucumber. Make this first so it has time to sit for about 20 minutes before using.

Vegan Tip: Use coconut-based yogurt to make a dairy-free version.

You can usually find it in the grocery store in a pinch but the fresh version is fantastic.

The "wet" layers will mingle together and liven up all the other ingredients you pile on top.

Tip: Chop the rest of the ingredients into small pieces to make it easier to scoop out with a cracker.

3. Cucumber

Dice cucumber into quarters for the third layer. If possible go for a seedless English or Persian cucumber variety. I've used the garden variety before without any complaints.

Tip: Buy extra cucumbers to slice and have on hand as low-carb dippers.

4. Red Onion

Finely chop or thinly slice a red onion using a mandoline for the fourth layer. I love the zingy flavor and color that this type of onion provides. I've never used a white onion. But, green onion is an option. If you go that route save some of the green pieces for the very top!

5. Tomato

Next, add a layer of tomatoes to make the fifth layer. Seed and dice several plum tomatoes. Or, cut grape or cherry tomatoes in half.

6. Artichoke hearts

Buy the kind in a can that is not already marinated and chop it into small pieces to form the sixth layer.

7. Feta Cheese

Crown the top or seventh layer with crumbled feta cheese.

8. Green Onion

If you used green onion for layer four, then top it off with some of the green segments!

Alternative Mediterranean ingredients

Use this list to build the perfect Greek layered dip:

• Beans or chickpeas
• Red, green or yellow peppers
• Jalapeno peppers
• Kalamata olives
• Sundried tomatoes
• Baby spinach
• Quinoa or rice
• Just about any veggie that can be eaten raw, such as carrots, cauliflower, mushrooms or broccoli
• Parsley
• Oregano,
• Mint
• Nuts

You are only limited by your imagination and maybe the size of your bowl.

How to serve Greek Layer Dip with Tzatziki

Speaking of bowls, I used a 7 inch by 3 inch round bowl and there was room for about 1 more layer.

This appetizer can be layered in a

• casserole dish
• deep bowl
• large platter or even
• divided between small serving vessels like mason jars. 

Healthy ways to scoop Greek Layer Dip with Tzatziki and Hummus 

When it comes to dippers, there are many options to enjoy this dish besides the standard choices.

• Chips or crackers - there are so many options from whole wheat, gluten-free, high in protein. 
• Pita bread cut into small triangles or small pita pockets
• Sliced cucumbers
• Peppers cut into wide strips for dipping
• Lettuce cups
• Wrapped in a tortilla

You really can't go wrong if you just dish it out an eat it with a spoon! True fact!

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Recipe

Greek Layer Dip with Tzatziki and Hummus Recipe

Greek Layer Dip with Tzatziki, Hummus and Feta Cheese is the show-stopping appetizer that quickly disappears at parties and just happens to be healthy too!

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 240kcal

Author: Marjory Pilley

Ingredients

Tzatziki Sauce

• ▢ 1 ½ cups Greek yogurt plain, non-fat
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• ▢ 2 garlic cloves minced or pressed
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon fresh dill chopped; 1 teaspoon dried
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt to taste
• ▢ ½ teaspoon white pepper to taste
• ▢ 1 cup Cucumber grated

Layers

• ▢ 10 ounces Hummus about 1 ¼ cup
• ▢ 1 Tzatziki Sauce from above
• ▢ 1 Cucumber diced
• ▢ ½ Red onion diced
• ▢ 4 Roma tomatoes seeded and diced
• ▢ 14 ounce Artichokes hearts chopped
• ▢ 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
• ▢ 1 Green Onion, mostly green parts sliced
• ▢ Crackers or crudites for dipping optional

Instructions

• Combine ingredients for yogurt dill sauce and set aside in the refrigerator while preparing the remaining ingredients.
• Spread hummus in an even layer in the bottom of the serving dish.
• Spread yogurt dill sauce on top of the hummus.
• Evenly sprinkle the remaining ingredients in layers in the order listed.
• Serve with preferred crackers or crudites

Notes

1. Dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated.
2. This recipe filled a 7 inch by 3 inch bowl with room for about 1 more layer if desired. This appetizer can be layered in a
   • casserole dish
   • deep bowl
   • large platter or even
   • divided between small serving vessels like mason jars. 
3. Be sure to check out the ideas in the post for more ingredient layers and chip options.
4. To make recipe low-carb, use vegetable dippers such as peppers or cucumbers and leave off the hummus. Small amount of hummus should be ok for SBD Phase 1.
5. Nutritional estimate is for the dip only.

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Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 851mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1136IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 2mg

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