7-Layer Mediterranean Dip

Appetizers

Difficulty: Easy Servings: 8 Source:

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups hummus

3/4 cup peeled and diced cucumbers

3/4 cup shredded romaine lettuce

3/4 cup diced red onions

3/4 cup diced tomatoes

1/2 cup diced kalamata olives

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

pita chips for dipping

Directions

In a 9-by-13 baking dish (or any nice serving dish), spread the hummus in an even layer.

Add the remaining layers in the following order: cucumber, romaine, onions, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese

Serve with pita chips.

Notes

Optional additions could include roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, cannellini beans, asparagus or avocado.

If you want to make your own pita chips, brush 8 pita rounds with a little olive oil (or spritz with cooking spray) and cut into 8 triangles each, sprinkle with a little cumin, paprika, salt and pepper, and bake in a 375° oven until golden, stirring occasionally, about 10-15 minutes.