Ingredients:
- 1 cup hummus (240 g)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, full fat or 2% (240 g)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (about 3–4 g)
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (15 ml)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed (15 ml)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill or 1 tbsp dried dill (8 g fresh)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (150 g)
- 1 medium English cucumber, seeded and finely diced (about 1½ cups / 200 g)
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced (20 g)
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (15 ml)
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice (15 ml)
- Pinch salt and 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 6 oz block feta cheese, crumbled (170 g)
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped (80 g)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (8 g)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint (optional) (4 g)
- 1–2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (15–30 ml) for finishing
- 1 tsp dried oregano or za’atar (1–2 g)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or sweet paprika (optional)
- Fresh lemon wedges, for serving
- 1 (12 oz) bag pita chips or 1 loaf pita (cut & toasted) (340 g), assorted crudités or toasted flatbread
- Optional: 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped (70 g)
- Optional: 1/3 cup tapenade or extra olive oil for an extra briny layer
Instructions:
- Mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl; season lightly with salt and pepper. If yogurt is very watery, drain 2–3 tbsp in a fine sieve for 10 minutes.
- Combine quartered cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Drain or press excess liquid so the salsa is moist but not watery.
- Crumble the feta into a small bowl and gently stir in chopped parsley and mint if using. Coarsely chop and set aside the pitted Kalamata olives.
- Spread the hummus into an even layer in a 9x9-inch shallow serving dish (about 1/4–1/2 inch thick). Gently spread the yogurt-dill mixture over the hummus, leaving clean edges.
- Spoon and pat the cucumber-tomato salsa into an even layer over the yogurt. Scatter the crumbled feta evenly on top, then sprinkle the chopped Kalamata olives and remaining parsley or mint.
- Drizzle 1–2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil over the top and dust with oregano/za'atar and paprika. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Bring to room temperature 10 minutes before serving if desired.
- Serve with pita chips, toasted flatbread, or assorted crudités. Provide a small spatula or spoon so guests can scoop layered bites.