We had a birthday party for my Mom a few weeks back – it was a nice, casual picnic with our family. I knew that my family would love this dip – it has everything you could ever want in it. Hummus, cilantro pesto, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, onion feta cheese……yum! It was a fun twist on the usual layered taco dip you get at parties.
It was a huge hit and definitely something I will be making again – especially considering I only had a few bites of it before it was gone 
Ingredients
For the cilantro pesto:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil, divided
- 4 Tbsp. pine nuts
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
To assemble the dip:
- Hummus
- Cilantro pesto (above)
- Cucumber, seeded and diced
- Red onion, diced
- Sliced Kalamata olives
- Crumbled feta cheese
- diced Sun-dried tomatoes
Directions
1. To make the cilantro pesto: combine the cilantro, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and pine nuts in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse repeatedly until a coarse paste forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. With the processor running, add the remaining olive oil in a steady stream and process until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan.
2. To assemble the dip: spread a layer of hummus on a serving platter or dish. Spread the cilantro pesto over the top of the hummus. Layer evenly with cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and sun-dried tomatoes as desired. Garnish with an additional few tablespoons of minced fresh cilantro. Serve with pita chips.
Source: Annie’s Eats
This is a great change-up from the usual dips. I love all of the Greek flavors in it. Looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteThis looks and sounds awesome and is a great change from the tried and true 7 layer mexican dip!
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