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.
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
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.
Fran says
This is a great dip. The toasted pine nuts are what make the dish! Excellent.
Susan says
This looks Mediterrific! This is the perfect Super Bowl dip! Thanks so much for sharing!
Healing Tomato says
Mediterranean dip sounds so good. Talk about comfort food. I am impressed by your use of artichoke hearts in this recipe.
Linda @ Food Huntress says
I bet that mixing the cream cheese with the feta makes it even more delicious. I love all the ingredients in this Dip. I’ll be making it for sure!
Josie says
This looks completely divine! I can’t wait to try this recipe out at the next holiday get together. Thanks so much for sharing!
Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says
I don’t know what it is about this time of year, but I’m always searching for good dip recipes to bring when we hang out with our friends. Maybe because it’s easy to snack and move, which I do a lot of when it’s freezing out 😀 Pinning!
Olga @ MangoTomato says
I’d happily eat it. I like that you weren’t stingy with the pine nuts 😉
Florian @ContentednessCooking says
Lovely idea and great flavors so perfect for dipping!
Nutmeg Nanny says
This dip is so pretty! I love all the flavors piled on top….yum!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
This sounds absolutely wonderful to me! Love all the flavors you used!
Christie says
This dip sounds wonderful. I love a layered dip too and this one is filled with delicious flavor.