Mediteranean Dip Appetizer (Greek Dip with hummus & feta)

Delicious Greek Dip Appetizer made with hummus & feta cheese.

This is one of those dishes that people comment on when they see it. And truly, between you and me, doesn't food that is well presented just taste good even before you actually try it?  This is such an appetizing looking dip with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, colorful red onions and olives.

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Why I love this appetizer

The ingredients for this appetizer are something I keep on hand in the summer. So, not hard to throw together. Invite some friends over for a drink in the evening and whip this one up a few minutes before they come.  It's a great appetizer to bring to a gathering because it looks so bright and flavorful.   I never bring leftovers home, it's that popular once people try it!

Is this quick to make?

This takes less than 20 minutes if you are chopping all your ingredients and assembling it. If you want to make it even quicker, chop up the tomatoes and cucumbers a few hours ahead. It's that simple, delicious and flavorful! And, I promise, it's so good!

Ingredients?

• 2 cups hummus (store bought is fine!) Your favorite flavor works
• 1 package Alouette cheese spread (or something similar).  The Alouette mixture is a soft mixture of spreadable cheese with herbs. It comes in a plastic tub.
• ½ cup finely chopped English cucumber - skin on for color.
• 1 - 2 cups crumbled feta (depends on how much you like feta - I LOVE it!)
• Kalamata olives (10-12 large ones sliced then coarsely chopped)
• ⅛ cup red onion (finely chopped)
• ¼ cup finely chopped tomato
• 4 tablespoons Peperonchini peppers or banana peppers (slices)
• Crunchy pita chips OR warmed triangles of pita bread

Instructions

Try to chop all ingredients roughly the same size.  It makes the presentation look nicer and it's easier to scoop.

This tastes fresh and summery!  How could it not with fresh tomatoes and cucumbers on it?  And I think I've mentioned it looks amazing!

I wish I could have you over and let you scoop some on a piece of pita.   Mmmmmmm

The best I can do is give you a close look as I'm assembling the layers.

Allouette cheese on the bottom, hummus next, feta cheese, then cucumbers, olives, pepperoncini and red onions.   The chopped tomatoes still need to be added but I wanted you to see the layers better!

Is your mouth watering?  It will be if you see it in person!  And the above still needs the bright red chopped tomatoes added!

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Greek Dip Appetizer (with hummus & feta)

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Delicious Greek (Mediteranean) dip that includes hummus, feta cheese, olives, tomatoes and cucumbers.  Quick and easy appetizer to put together.  Very flavorful!

• Author: Susan Moncrieff | Momcrieff
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Category: appetizer

Ingredients

• 2 cups hummus (store bought is fine!)
• 1 package Alouette cheese spread (or something similar)
• ½ cup finely chopped English cucumber - skin on for color.
• 1 - 2 cups feta (depends on how much you like feta - I LOVE it!)
• Kalamata olives (10 large ones (sliced then coarsely chopped))
• ⅛ cup red onion (chopped)
• ¼ cup finely chopped tomato
• 4 tablespoons Peperonchini peppers or banana peppers (slices)

Instructions

1. Once you have all of the above ingredients prepped, this recipe comes together so fast!
2. I used a 12 inch quiche dish. Not only did I get the recipe from my friend Amy, had to borrow her quiche dish too : )!
3. Spread Alouette  as first layer.
4. Spread hummus over Alouette layer. I just put 'globs' all over the Alouette layer and then gently spread with the back of a spoon (sprayed with cooking spray). Don't stress if it's not perfect! No one will see this layer. You just want to spread it as well as you can because this has the big flavor punch.
5. Sprinkle fetta evenly over first two layers. You want the fetta chunks to be fairly fine so you can scoop with a cracker.
6. Sprinkle chopped cucumber evenly.
7. Sprinkle olives, red onions and peppers. And, don't forget the tomatoes!
8. Serve with either fresh warmed pitas cut into small pieces OR, buy the crunchy pita chips from your  grocery store.

Many thanks to my friend Amy!  She is such an amazing cook and actually came up with this recipe.

Enjoy this appetizer.  Enjoy your summer. And, enjoy sharing with friends!

Other Delicious Appetizers

Tomato, Cucumber with Feta Appetizer

Raspberry Baked Brie (covered in baked pastry)

Homemade Garlic Bread

**Originally published April 26, 2015