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This Mediterranean seven layer dip is part dip, part seven layer salad, and totally delicious! With garlicky hummus, artichokes, olives, feta, and more, it’s full of fresh flavors and textures and perfect for any party.
Easy dips are some of my favorite appetizers for football season! Try this homemade caponata recipe and my creamy artichoke dip, too. For a hot dip option, you can’t beat my family’s pepperoni pizza dip.
You’ve heard of everything-but-the-kitchen-sink cookies, right? Well, allow me to introduce a Mediterranean dip recipe that is, quite possibly, everything but your Nonna’s kitchen sink in a bowl. It starts with a base of garlicky homemade hummus piled with Mediterranean favorites like briny artichokes, olives, juicy tomatoes, and feta. With seven creamy, crunchy, juicy layers of deliciousness, there’s a lot to love!
Why I Love This Seven Layer Dip Recipe
- Mediterranean flavors. This dip always reminds me a little of a Russian salad with its layers of flavors. In this case, we’re loading up our bowl with Mediterranean staples like hummus, antipasto, feta cheese, and yogurt.
- Homemade hummus. Once you’ve tried homemade hummus, you’ll never go back to store-bought! For this dip, I make a dreamy, creamy Italian-inspired hummus with fresh parsley and garlic. All you need is a can of chickpeas and a few other easy ingredients.
- Perfect for parties. This cold seven layer dip is the perfect way to freshen up a brunch, potluck, Memorial Day picnic, or Super Bowl party menu. The measurements I give in the recipe card are a good starting point, but feel free to layer as much or as little as you’d like. Even double it!
What You’ll Need
Here’s a quick look at what you’ll need to make this easy Mediterranean seven layer dip packed with veggies. Scroll down to the printable recipe card for the full list, amounts, and recipe details.
For the Hummus
- Chickpeas – Also called garbanzo beans. Remember to drain and rinse the canned beans before you start.
- Olive Oil – Choose a good-quality olive oil with a nice flavor.
- Tahini – Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds and a signature ingredient in traditional hummus recipes. However, if you don’t have it for this recipe, it’s fine to leave it out.
- Garlic – Please use fresh garlic! You can adapt the amount of cloves to taste.
- Lemon Juice – Like the garlic, I recommend fresh lemon juice.
- Parsley – You’ll find Italian flat-leaf parsley and French curly-leaf parsley in stores. I like to use Italian parsley as it has a better flavor. You could also replace the fresh parsley with another herb, like basil.
For the Dip
- Yogurt – I almost always make this dip with plain non-fat Greek yogurt. Any plain yogurt will work, though. You can also substitute sour cream.
- Artichokes – Feel free to use your favorite jarred artichoke hearts. I use the Cara Mia Artichoke Hearts that come in water. They’re so good. Putting them in this dip saves me from devouring the whole jar! You can leave them whole or chop them, it’s up to you.
- Black Olives – You can substitute kalamata olives or green olives if needed.
- Lettuce – I love crispy chopped Romaine lettuce, but you can also use iceberg, butterhead lettuce, or greens like arugula or spinach.
- Cherry Tomatoes – Any tomato variety works, here. Keep in mind that larger tomatoes are more watery. You could also swap fresh tomatoes for sun-dried.
- Feta Cheese – Rounding out our Mediterranean seven layer dip is crumbly feta. In a pinch, you can use grated mozzarella, goat cheese, or another sharp cheese.
First, Make the Hummus
Before we can assemble the dip, we’ll make a quick batch of garlic hummus for the base layer. Of course, if you’re pressed for time, go ahead and swap in your favorite brand of store-bought hummus instead. However, freshly made hummus has the absolute best flavor, in my opinion. It’s also very easy to make.
Simply add your ingredients to the food processor and blend. Scrape down the sides as needed. You can thin out hummus that’s too thick by blending in one extra spoonful of water at a time until you get the right consistency. Once that’s smooth, you’re ready to go!
How to Make 7-Layer Dip (Mediterranean Style!)
I love putting a fun, Mediterranean spin on favorites like my Mediterranean chicken enchiladas and this Mediterranean Cobb salad. So, a party dip inspired by my homeland was a given! With your hummus ready to go, assemble this seven layer dip in the following order:
- Start with a layer of hummus. Spread this into the bottom of a trifle bowl or glass salad bowl.
- Spread yogurt over top.
- Arrange the artichoke hearts over the yogurt.
- Top with black olives.
- Layer over the lettuce.
- … Then the sliced tomatoes.
- Lastly, top with crumbled feta cheese.
Enjoy! This dip is great to make ahead of time and keep in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. I like to drizzle a little olive oil over the dip before we dig in.
More Add-Ins
Change up the layers with any of your favorite Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Try adding capers, roasted red peppers (or a layer of Macedonian red pepper relish, yum!), and antipasto, like pickled veggies, pepperoncini, and cold cured meats or bacon.
Serving Suggestions
I serve this Mediterranean seven layer dip with mini naan bread or toasted bread slices (crostini) made from a baguette or skillet bread. For even more flavor, I brush the slices with garlic butter before toasting or broiling them in the oven. I can’t wait to pair this dip with more easy appetizers at this year’s Super Bowl party! I’m thinking of keeping the Mediterranean theme with crispy chicken spiedini and pizza rolls, and pignoli cookies for dessert.
Storing Leftovers
Keep refrigerated. Once assembled, keep this seven layer dip covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve it. Return any leftover dip to the fridge afterward. It’ll last for 2-3 days before the ingredients get a bit soggy.
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Mediterranean Seven Layer Dip
Ingredients
For the Hummus
- 16 ounces can of garbanzo beans, rinsed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tahini paste, (if you don’t have tahini paste, you don’t have to use it)
- 3 garlic cloves
- Fresh lemon juice from 1 whole lemon
- ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Dip
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 14.75 ounces jar of artichoke hearts, (I use Cara Mia Artichoke Hearts in Water)
- 1 cup sliced black olives
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups sliced cherry tomatoes
- 4 ounces tub of crumbled feta cheese
- extra virgin olive oil
- crostini, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the hummus. Place all the hummus ingredients in a food processor. Process for 2 minutes, scrape down the sides and continue to process until smooth and thoroughly combined (about 4 minutes). If you like a thinner hummus, add 1 more tablespoon of water and process it until combined.
- Assemble the dip. Spoon the prepared Hummus into a deep salad bowl or trifle bowl. Spread the yogurt over the hummus. Layer artichoke hearts over the yogurt, then black olives. Layer lettuce leaves over the olives. Lastly, add tomatoes and feta cheese.
- Serve. Drizzle with a bit of extra virgin olive oil (optional) and serve with crostini, toasted garlic bread slices, crackers, mini naan dippers, etc.
Notes
- Keep refrigerated. You can make the dip a few hours ahead of time and keep it refrigerated. Don’t add the olive oil to the top of the lettuce until you’re ready to serve.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
This is one fully loaded dip, WOWZA!
Now that is my kind of dip! Love all of the layers in this.
What an awesome idea, K – love the Mediterranean spin on this classic salad!
Oh yeah, I love this kind of thing! Bursting with flavor and Mediterranean goodness.
Oh my gosh!!! This looks fantastic! I’ll make this for our next family get together but cant wait that long to try it so making it Sunday for lunch. oxox
This is a great spin on the classic 7 layer dip. 🙂 I love hummus.
What an absolutely fabulous dip!!! I would totally down way too much of that if it was in front of me now!!!
I make a similar dip but yours is just SO gorgeous!! Love the lettuce leaves on this, looks delicious!!
Kate!! This is SO fabulous! Can’t wait to put this out at our next party!
I’ve made a layered hummua dip before but this is so much better!!