Greek Dip

5 from 93 votes

Greek dip is a 7-layer Mediterranean-style dip that is made with hummus, labneh, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, kalamata olives, and is served with pita chips.

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Prep Time 20 minutes
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My greek dip is so good!

This Greek dip is one of those dishes I make on repeat when I’m putting together a Mediterranean spread. It’s kind of like a 7-layer dip but with hummus, labneh, feta, and all the good stuff piled on top. It might sound dramatic, but I’ve never had leftovers when I serve this to a crowd. It’s just one of those dips that keeps people going back for “just one more bite”…until the bowl’s basically licked clean.

Happy Cooking!
– Yumna

Greek Dip Ingredients

Ingredients to make the recipe
  • Hummus: I love to make homemade hummus for the base of this dip (which calls for chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice), but you can use store bought hummus, too.
  • Labneh: Any labneh will work. I do use homemade labneh sometimes, but store-bought works too. And if you’re having trouble finding a good labneh, full-fat Greek yogurt will work as well.
  • Tomatoes: I use cherry tomatoes in this recipe, but any other tomato variety will work.
  • Cucumbers: I usually go for Persian cucumber because they’re smaller and less watery, but any type of cucumber will do!
  • Feta cheese: For an authentic version, use goat cheese feta; you’ll thank me later!
  • Olives: Pitted Kalamata olives are best for this recipe (and most Mediterranean recipes).
  • Green onions: I like green onions as a garnish because they’re nice and mild, but you can also use red onions or shallots.
  • Seasoning: Common Mediterranean spices like cumin, mint, za’atar or sumac are great in this dip, but not necessary! You can add in as many or as few as you like.

How to Make Greek Dip

Step 1: Place rinsed and dried chickpeas in the bowl of a food processor.
Step 2: Blend them alone until they become powder-like. You’ll need to scrape down the sides a couple times.
Step 3: Add lemon juice, tahini, garlic cloves, salt and ice cubes (it lightens the color and gives it an ice cream like texture).
Step 4: Blend until it’s smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Start with the hummus layer.
Step 6: Make sure to spread it as evenly as possible to take over the entire dish.
Step 7: Spread the labne on top. Don’t worry if it starts to mix with the hummus, but do your best to keep them separate so the layers are more visible.
Step 8: Add the chopped cherry tomatoes.
Step 9: Throw on the cucumbers.
Step 10: Sprinkle the feta cheese and sliced black olives. Finish it off with a generous sprinkling of sliced green onions.

Greek Dip Recipe

Author: Yumna Jawad
5 from 93 votes
This Greek dip is a 7-layer Mediterranean-style dip that is made with hummus, labneh, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, kalamata olives, and is served with pita chips.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings8 servings

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Ingredients
  

For the Hummus

  • 2 15 ounces can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4-5 ice cubes

For the Remaining Layers

  • 8 ounces Labneh
  • ½ pint cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 2 Persian cucumbers diced
  • 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives sliced
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • Pita chips for serving

Instructions

  • Make the hummus. Place chickpeas in the bowl of a food processor. Blend them alone until they become powder-like, scraping down the sides as needed. Add lemon juice, tahini, garlic cloves and salt and ice cubes, and blend for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  • Spoon the hummus onto a shallow serving bowl, and spread the hummus with the back of a spoon. Add a layer of labne, followed by cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, olives and green onions.
  • Drizzle olive oil on top right before serving, and enjoy with pita chips.

Notes

Storage: This dip is best enjoyed soon after being made, but it will keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make sure to cover it tightly with a plastic wrap to keep the layers intact.
* Please note the nutrition label does not include the olive oil for dressing or the pita chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 688mg, Potassium: 367mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 337IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 123mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

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Recipe Tips

  1. Stir your labneh extra well before adding it on top of the hummus. This helps to make your dip creamier and more spreadable!
  2. Assemble your dip right before serving. While the layers won’t usually bleed too much into one other, I think this dip looks best when it’s freshly prepared. I like to make the hummus in advance, then chop the vegetables and assemble the full dish 10 minutes before I plan to serve it.
  3. Use a clear baking dish or bowl to serve. Is it really a 7 layer dip if you can’t see all 7 delicious Mediterranean layers?!

Serving Ideas

  • Make some fresh pita chips on the side: In my personal opinion, this dip tastes good on everything, but it’s especially delicious with fresh-baked pita chips.
  • Add it to a sandwich: In place of condiments like mayo or butter, I love to spread a little of this healthy, protein heavy dip on a grilled chicken sandwich.
  • Top a Greek salad: All of the layers in this Mediterranean dip taste delicious with a fresh, salty Greek salad. I just add a scoop right on top!
Pita chip going dipping into the 7 layer mediterranean dip

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  1. Rachel Michalak says:

    I wanted to tell you I’ve made the 7 layer Mediterranean dip 3 times now and every time I make it, people go bonkers for it!! Thank you for making me a rock star with my friends and coworkers, haha! It’s so colorful and fresh tasting – a HUGE hit. ♥️♥️

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      3 times?! I love that! Yay!!

  2. Pearly Kamachi says:

    This looks and sounds delish! Do you have a recommendation for a substitute for labne? I can find it at our local grocery stores. Thank you!

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you so much! I recommend Greek yogurt as a substitute.

  3. Mita R Tolia says:

    Excellent Recipe

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you so much!

  4. Meredith says:

    Can you use cream cheese instead of Labne? Or, would Greek yogurt be better?

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      I recommend Greek yogurt as a substitute

  5. Pat says:

    This look delicious 😋 Is there a substitute for Karoun Labne? I cannot find it in my markets. Thank you.

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Any other labne will work or you can use Greek yogurt.