7-Layer Dip - Greek Style

Snicklefritzie's Note:

This is like the classic Mexican 7-layer dip, only in a Mediterranean way! I sometimes make this and leave the meat out - it is still good and vegetarian thataway! Serve with fresh-baked pita chips. I estimated amounts, use more or less to your taste. Serving size is approximate too.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 cups hummus
• 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber
• 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
• 1 cup tzatziki (Greek yogurt dip)
• 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olive
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh mint, finely chopped

Directions:

1. Spread hummus on platter. I usually use a pretty garlicky kind, stir in some olive oil and lemon zest, a little cayenne.
2. Brown lamb - can use beef or turkey- in skillet with garlic and some oregano and marjoram. Drain well. I usually brown my meet, drain and rinse it with boiling water and then add some spices. Layer meat on top of hummus.
3. Layer onion, cucumbers, tomatoes and tzaziki (greek yogurt dip). The amounts I gave are approximate, use more or less to your preference.
4. Scatter olives and mint over top. Serve with fresh-baked pita chips and watch it dissappear!

Reviews

[Dr. Jenny]

I made this dip to take to a family gathering today and it was extremely well received. I used Sabra Classic hummus as, while DH and I love the roasted garlic kind, my family tends to be on the less adventuresome side. I used fresh oregano and marjoram from my garden while browning the lamb. DH and I made no modifications to the recipe and served with bagel chips. The gang loved it. Thanks!

[pattikay in L.A.]

Great dip combination! A refreshing change from the usual Mexican style dip (though that's always good as well!) I made it meatless, left out the onion layer and added some feta cheese, served it with pita chips. It was a hit! Thanks for posting.