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I propose a scientific theory on par with Einsten’s theory of relativity. I call it the theory of layerliciousness which stipulates that the ratio of layers to food item = total tastiness. Think about it. Seven Layer Salad? Yummmm. Seven Layer Mexican Dip? Totally rocks. And cake? Well, the more layers it has, the more we drool, right? So I figure if I’m going to try a new appetizers, the more layers, the better. Ergo, here’s my submission just in time for Super Sunday. Ready?
Mediterranean Layer Dip
2 c. prepared hummus (store bought or your own favorite recipe)
1 c. plain yogurt, drained overnight* or sour cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 c. chopped red pepper
1/2 c. chopped cucumber
1 c. feta cheese, crumbled
1 small can chopped black olives
A handful of fresh parsley
*If you’re using yogurt, try Greek yogurt which is thicker or drain your plain yogurt overnight through a coffee filter in a sieve over a bowl in the fridge.
Spread the hummus in the bottom of a clear pie plate. In a bowl, mix the yogurt or sour cream with the 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of cumin and about half of the fresh parsley, chopped. Spread this over the hummus. Top with another layer of red pepper, a layer of cucumber, a layer of black olives and finish with a layer of crumbled feta. Sprinkle the remaining chopped fresh parsley over the top. Just perfect for toasted pita chips. Easy peasy.
* Disclaimer: Yes, the feta is missing from this photo. That’s because my husband eats everything that is not nailed down to the refrigerator. That theory is stated as HxA=EF (Husbnad times Appetite = Empty Fridge.)
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January 25th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Excellent theory.
I’m definately trying this one.
January 25th, 2009 at 7:44 am
Looks wonderful. I made something very similar last summer for a happy hour and it was very well received. Mine had a layer of spiced up cream cheese under the hummus. Yum!
You should enter this in my Super Bowl Recipe Contest… you can win a $250 gift card!
January 25th, 2009 at 11:43 am
No invitation necessary on this. Favorite flavors — and the hummus is perfect. I’ve never tried it together! I wish my husband ate everything not nailed to the fridge. Sheesh! Must be nice. If it isn’t “fixed” he doesn’t eat it.
January 25th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
@Kellypea – Hubby eats things fixed and unfixed. It usually goes like this…
Me: “Are you hungry?”
Him: “Nah.” (He grabs a bag of chips and disappears.)
(5 minutes later as I’m eating a salad)
Him: “Ooh, that looks good” as he grabs my fork and starts eating my food.
You think I’d be thinner.
January 25th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
looks totally deeelicious…and I agree that you cannot go wrong with layers. Lasagna anyone?
January 25th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
@Mary Rex – Good point!
January 27th, 2009 at 7:33 am
Hey, Francie, looks like you gave your blog a makeover since I stopped by last. It looks great, very professional!
January 27th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Healthy, tasty, and pretty? – You’ve got a winner in this one. Thanks.
March 20th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
I love this dip.
As far as the hubby eating anything not nailed down– my new trick is to write “save” or put a sticky note reading “save” on ingredients I plan on using for a special dish. Saves a lot of confusion and frustration. We’ve got two young adults still living with us too. Somehow, they would always go for the premium ingredients…..what can I say? They have the “gift”.