Name: Mediterranean Layered Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 6 ounces feta cheese - use a block of feta if possible (but if you can't find it crumbled will work); 2 ounces of cream cheese (softened); 1/4 cup olive oil; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts (drained and coarsely chopped); 1/2 cup kalamata olives (coarsely chopped); 1/3 cup thinly sliced sun dried tomatoes packed in oil (drained); 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

This Mediterranean layered dip starts with a base of whipped feta cheese and is topped with artichokes, olives, sun dried tomatoes and pine nuts. Ready in about 10 minutes, it’s the perfect party appetizer!

You’ve probably heard of Mexican layered dip, but this version is even better in my opinion! It’s got creamy cheese and plenty of savory toppings.

This mediterranean layered dip starts with a base of whipped feta cheese and is topped with artichokes, olives, sun dried tomatoes and pine nuts. Ready in about 10 minutes, it's the perfect party appetizer!

I don’t know about you, but I happen to love layered dips. My mom makes an awesome version of the classic mexican style seven layer dip and I’ve even seen a greek version with hummus. This mediterranean layered dip is a similar concept but with a different flavor profile. Bold flavors like feta cheese and kalamata olives create a festive and colorful appetizer that only takes about 10 minutes to put together.

How do you make Mediterranean layered dip?

The base for this dip is feta cheese that is whipped with cream cheese and a little olive oil to a light, spreadable consistency. I topped the feta with marinated artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley for a variety of flavors and textures.

This dip is great with veggies, crackers, bread sticks or even slices of toasted baguette. It’s a unique offering that everyone will love, and no one needs to know that you only spent 10 minutes making it!

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Mediterranean Layered Dip

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AuthorSara Welch

This mediterranean layered dip starts with a base of whipped feta cheese and is topped with artichokes, olives, sun dried tomatoes and pine nuts.

Time

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time10

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mediterranean

Serves servings

Ingredients

▢ 6 ounces feta cheese - use a block of feta if possible but if you can't find it crumbled will work
▢ 2 ounces of cream cheese softened
▢ 1/4 cup olive oil
▢ salt and pepper to taste
▢ 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts drained and coarsely chopped
▢ 1/2 cup kalamata olives coarsely chopped
▢ 1/3 cup thinly sliced sun dried tomatoes packed in oil drained
▢ 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
▢ 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Instructions

Place the feta cheese and cream cheese in the food processor. Pulse until the feta is finely chopped. Pour in the olive oil and process until smooth, 2-3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
Spoon the whipped feta into your serving container. Top with artichokes, kalamata oilves, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts and parsley. Serve with vegetables and crackers.