Name: Greek Layer Dip
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: GreekEurope
Ingredients: 4 1/4 cups hummus; 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt; 1 cup 1/4-inch English cucumber pieces; 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers , patted dry and chopped; 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives , chopped; 4 scallions , sliced thin; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , plus extra for drizzling; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 ounces feta cheese , crumbled (1/2 cup)

Why This Recipe Works

The worst thing that can happen when digging into a layered dip—which is typically built in a deep bowl that showcases all the layers—is losing your chip in the dip. For this recipe, we rethought the architecture a bit and chose to build our dip on a platter. By layering store-bought hummus, rich Greek yogurt, and a mixture of Greek salad vegetables, olives, and herbs, we formed a foolproof way to enjoy the dip—even at the fanciest of parties.

Before You Begin

We prefer the thick texture of Greek yogurt to the thinner texture of regular yogurt for this recipe. For added flavor, you can substitute store-bought tzatziki sauce for the yogurt. For best results, be sure to assemble this dip shortly before serving, because it doesn’t store well. Serve the dip with pita chips or sliced vegetables.

Instructions

Spread hummus in single layer on large, shallow serving platter. Carefully spread yogurt in even layer over hummus.

Combine cucumber, red peppers, olives, scallions, oil, mint, salt, and pepper in bowl. Spoon vegetable mixture in even layer over yogurt. Sprinkle with feta and drizzle with extra oil. Serve.