Greek Layered Dip with Hummus and Avocado
A vibrant, flavorful dip featuring creamy hummus and avocado layered with fresh vegetables, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Hummus Layer
- 1 can 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 each 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 clove 1 garlic clove, minced
- to taste Salt
For the Avocado Layer
- 2 each 2 ripe avocados
- 1 each Juice of 1 lime
- to taste Salt and pepper
Vegetable Layer
- 1 cup 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 each 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 each 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- to garnish Fresh parsley
Instructions
Preparation
- In a food processor, blend the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. Transfer to a shallow serving dish and spread as your base layer.
- In a bowl, mash the avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Carefully layer this mixture on top of the hummus.
- Sprinkle the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and kalamata olives over the avocado layer to create a fresh, colorful display.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish.
- Serve with pita chips, sliced veggies, or warm pita bread.
Notes
Choose the ripest avocados and the freshest veggies to enhance the flavors. You can prepare the layers a few hours in advance and store them covered in the refrigerator to avoid browning. For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like cumin or herbs like basil and mint.