Mediterranean Dip
"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."
photo by JackieOhNo!
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
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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
- In a medium bowl, combine sour cream and hummus; mix well.
- Spread into a pie plate or servewear of similar size.
- Sprinkle olives, feta, artichoke hearts, green onions and carrot - adding each as a layer.
- Drizzle with reserved artichoke marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or up to 12 hours.
- Serve with pita crackers.
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Reviews
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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. -
YUM! This was wonderful. Will make this again. Thanks!! -
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. -
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. -
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).
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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).
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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.
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I made this for Phil's (DH's) work; they were feeling unnappreciated because I'd not been sending in much home cooking lately! It went over well - although I would make a few minor adjustments next time. I'd use chopped roasted red peppers instead of the carrots (or even just chopped red peppers), as I just couldn't quite reconcile the shredded carrots on a mediterranean dip in my mind... and I would only add a tbsp of the marinade from the artichoke jar. Phil said that the amount from the jar was a bit much and made the dip a bit on the runny side. I used recipe #369156 for the hummus, and the flavours were awesome overall. I did wonder about adding a thin layer of chopped fresh basil, too. This is the kind of recipe that really gets your imagination going! (Maybe a layer of bruschetta on top?) Yum!! Thanks, LIG! Made for Veggie Swap Lucky 13.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
LifeIsGood
United States
Hello! I have a wonderful husband and two fantastic kids. I love to read, have fun with family and friends, stay active with: running; soccer; golf; biking; hiking; and gardening. I love to travel. I'm looking forward to more international travel someday. Cooking has become a passion for me. I love to read cookbooks, watch the Food Network, and try new recipes. I have way too many cookbooks! A few of my favorites are: Barefoot Contessa (any - but especially 'Family Style'),Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals 2, Roasting by Barbara Kafka, Beyond Parsley & The Black Dog Summer on the Vineyard Cookbook. I try to carefully choose recipes that I think my family will enjoy, which is why most of my ratings are 3-5 stars. Happy cooking!
