This Greek Salad Hummus Dip is easy to make and great for a party appetizer or a light lunch. It’s packed with veggies and protein and delicious scooped up with crispy pita bread.
I originally wanted to make this into a seven-layer hummus dip, but I decided it would be much tastier with all the veggies mixed with some dressing. Greek salad is so light and refreshing, and it tastes amazing over a bed of hummus!
I had the Super Bowl in mind when I made this recipe, but it’s also great for lunch. Serve with some pita bread or crackers, and have yourself a filling, healthy meal.
Greek Salad Hummus Dip Recipe Ingredients
- Hummus – You can use store-bought or homemade hummus for this recipe. I made a variation of my creamy hummus recipe. I think plain or roasted garlic hummus is best to let the Greek salad flavors shine, but you can use any flavor you like.
- Veggies – This Greek-inspired salad uses tomato, cucumber, red onion, and kalamata olives. I wanted to keep the ingredients to a minimum but you can add any other veggies you like. Roasted red pepper and artichoke hearts would be great!
- Feta Cheese – Regular or dairy-free feta cheese can be used in this recipe. I have a tofu feta recipe here, but it’s pretty easy to find vegan feta cheese in most grocery stores.
- Fresh Herbs and Garlic – I love adding fresh herbs to salads for extra flavor. Dill or mint would be great in a Greek salad. I only had Italian parsley on hand, which also worked great. A little fresh oregano thrown in there is tasty, and I like to add a clove of fresh garlic, but you can leave it out if that sounds too strong.
- Dressing – I make a simple dressing with olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Sometimes, simple is better when it comes to dressings.
- Pita Bread – You can serve this hummus dip with anything you like. Pita chips or crackers are good, but I recommend some pita bread! Unless you have a warm, freshly baked pita, I suggest making my Pan Fried Pita Bread recipe. It’s easy to make, and the pita is crispy, warm, and flavorful.
Why Your Body Will Love This Dip
- Digestive Health – Chickpeas offer an abundance of fiber, which benefits the digestive system, helps fill us up, and keeps our bodies feeling full for longer.
- Heart Health – Beans also contain a significant amount of soluble fiber, which helps decrease cholesterol absorption in the bloodstream. Lowering the “bad” cholesterol in the body can greatly reduce the chances of a stroke or heart attack.
- Superfoods – I’d say tomatoes, olives, and cucumbers are all superfoods, but this is a bit of an ode to onions, which have benefits ranging from heart health to cancer prevention to immune support. They’re also loaded with potassium and have anti-inflammatory benefits.
How To Make This Easy Greek Salad Hummus Dip
- If making homemade hummus, you can prepare that first. Also, if you’re making my crispy pita bread, you can prepare it before making the dip platter.
- To a medium-sized bowl, add the cucumber, tomato, kalamata olives, onion, fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper (to taste). Mix everything together, add the feta cheese, and gently mix again.
- A cutting board will work if you want to use a large oval or round serving plate. Spread the hummus in an even layer on the bottom of the platter. Next, use a slotted spoon to scoop the Greek salad over the hummus. The liquid in the bowl is really flavorful but will make things soggy if there’s too much.
- If serving to a crowd, it’s nice to sprinkle the top with some extra fresh herbs and feta cheese. You can serve it with the pita on the side of the plate, or it can be on its own plate. For serving: Scoop the dip with the pita directly from the bowl or put a few spoonfuls on a plate and dip from there.
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this recipe vegan? I used regular feta cheese, but vegan feta can easily be substituted.
- Is this recipe gluten-free? The pita is not gluten-free, but the Greek hummus dip by itself is completely gluten-free.
- How should I serve this dip? You can put a spoon out for serving, or if you’re comfortable with this, people can dip their pita right into the dip on the platter.
- Can I make this ahead of time? I suggest making the hummus and Greek salad ahead of time and then assembling the hummus dip just before serving.
- How long will leftovers last? Dressed salads tend not to stay fresh as long in the refrigerator, but if stored in an airtight container, it should be good for about three days.
Have a question I didn’t answer? Ask me in the comment section below, and I will reply ASAP.
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PrintGreek Salad Hummus Dip
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Greek Salad Hummus Dip is easy to throw together and great for a party or a light and fresh lunch!
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1 /2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup fresh herbs, such as mint, parsley or dill
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups prepared hummus, any flavor you like
- Pita bread for serving, pita bread in photos is my Pan Fried Pita Bread Recipe (highly recommend!)
Instructions
- If making homemade hummus, you can prepare that first. Also, if you are making my crispy pita bread you can prepare that before assembling the dip platter.
- To a medium sized bowl, add the cucumber, tomato, kalamata olives, onion, fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano and a pinch of salt and pepper (to taste). Mix everything together, add the feta cheese and gently mix again.
- You will want to use a large oval or round serving plate, a cutting board would even work. Spread the hummus in an even layer on the bottom of the platter. Next, use a slotted spoon to scoop the Greek salad over the hummus. The liquid in the bowl is really flavorful, but will make things a little soggy if there is too much.
- If serving to a crowd, it’s nice to sprinkle the top with some extra fresh herbs and feta cheese. You can serve with the pita on the side of the plate or the pita can be on its own plate. For serving: pita can be scooped directly into the dip or you can put a few spoonfuls of the dip on a plate and dip from there.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Greek Inspired
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