Oh, hi!
How was your weekend everyone?
Ben and I kicked things off with dinner, drinks, and bad hairdo spotting with friends at Mullets on Friday night, followed by an I-Cubs game under the stars (summer bucket list item!)
The rest of the weekend was filled with summery activities like gardening (I put up a wire fence to replace the TWO plastic ones the rabbits have chewed through – little a-holes have developed a taste for my cukes!), lots of walks, and some pathetic tennis playing. Seriously, just absolutely no skillz whatsoever on the court. And now my arm hurts.
Anyway! It was HOT throughout and I continued to keep my stove off, favoring dishes that don’t require any heat to make, like this Greek Dip Platter I’ve made twice in the past three days.
The recipe is inspired by a cream cheese-based Mediterranean dip my Mom makes for parties all the time, but I swapped out the cream cheese for tangy Greek yogurt, and added a layer of silky-smooth roasted red pepper hummus on top. Cooling cucumbers and tomatoes, salty kalamata olives and feta cheese, and fresh chopped parsley are sprinkled on, then everything’s scooped up with crackers and sliced veggies. This is an awesome protein-packed, quick, easy, and no-heat required light lunch or supper!
Start the Greek Dip Platter by choosing a deep plate with a lip. If all your plates are flat, no sweat – just use that instead. It’s all good!
Spread 6 oz plain Greek yogurt on the bottom of the plate.
Greek yogurt is thick and creamy, and provides awesome flavor and staying power to the dish due to its high protein content.
Next, dab some creamy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus on top then spread it around.
Sabra hummus is mind blowingly delicious. Sooooo luxurious and creamy – like silk! I hate roasted red peppers, but this is my favorite flavor for some reason. :) You can pick any flavor you like best though.
Next, bust out the goodies! Top the yogurt and hummus with minced red onion, chopped cucumbers,
chopped tomatoes, and chopped kalamata olives.
Finish with a sprinkling of feta cheese, and tons of chopped fresh parsley.
Serve with the dippers of your choice. I chose new to me Triscuit Thins (love), sliced cucumbers, celery stalks, and sliced carrots!
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Greek Dip Platter
Description
Greek Dip Platter is a light and refreshing appetizer recipe with 7 layers of bold Greek flavors!
Ingredients
- 6oz plain Greek Yogurt
- 10oz Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (may not use entire thing)
- Toppings:
- minced red onion
- chopped cucumber
- chopped tomato
- chopped kalamata olives
- feta cheese
- chopped fresh parsley
- Dippers: Triscuits, pita chips, whole-grain crackers, carrots, celery, cucumber slices
Directions
- Spread Greek yogurt on the bottom of a deep plate. Spread hummus evenly on top. Sprinkle on red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese and parsley. Serve with dippers.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
This dip is IT. Incredibly refreshing, and PACKED with flavor!
Normally I prefer eating crackers or chips with dip, over veggies (especially with salsa – who wants to dip veggies in veggies?!) but the Greek yogurt and hummus made it feel right.
Ok, the Triscuit Thins were really good in here too. ;) So obsessed with this recipe – you will love it!
Tiffany 07.09.2012
Hi there, new blog follower here. Yum, can’t wait to try this dip recipe! I thought I’d give you my “two cents worth” re: Colorado. I lived in Lyons for a couple years after college and I absolutely, completely, totally recommend trying breakfast/brunch/lunch at Meadow Mountain Cafe in Allenspark! It’s off the beaten path, but not far from Ft. Collins and near Estes Park. In case you have time/definitely pass this along to your brother if he’s never heard of it:
Meadow Mountain Cafe
441 Colorado 7 Business
Allenspark, CO 80510
(303) 747-2541
They’re open 7am-2pm, I believe. The menu is amazing, the owner/staff are some of the best people & Kristin — the cobbler. Oh, the cobbler…I’d probably overnight it to myself if that were an option! Anyway, have a great time!
Tracy 07.09.2012
This looks so yummy!! I’m definately making this! Have fun in Colorado. It’s so beautiful there!
Jackie 07.09.2012
That looks delicious! And super easy too! I will definitely have to try that soon.
Lindsey 07.09.2012
Oh yum! Just a couple more weeks until I will have both fresh tomatoes & cucumbers from the garden… this will be perfect!! Thanks!
Chelsea @ Chelsea's Lovelys 07.09.2012
This recipe looks awesome! I can’t wait to try it out! Going on the Coors brewery tour is on our bucket list, so I’m glad to see that you enjoyed it! Hopefully this will be our next trip :)
We actually got married about six weeks ago and went to Hawaii on our honeymoon. It was amazing and everything you could hope for. It is so beautiful and relaxing. Pearl Harbor is a must-see. Driving along the road to Hana on Maui is a little scary, but so worth it!
Sam 07.09.2012
I went to the Mayan Riviera for a week at the end of May – it was amazing! We stayed on a 5 star resort and went to the ruins at Coba, such a good week!
The dip looks awesome – I’d just need to sub out the kalamatas for black olives…for some reasons, black olives are the only kind I’ll eat.
Amanda 07.09.2012
Are you driving to Colorado? If so, while you are on the boring drive through Nebraska, stop at Lasso Espresso in Gothenburg. It is right off the interstate… super cute little espresso place. I worked there as my summer job (a perfect place for a teacher in the “off season”) when I lived in Gothenburg. You can drive-thru, but inside has fun knick-knack stuff to buy. :) It is in the perfect spot along the interstate… right between pulling your hair out and stabbing yourself in the eyeballs due to boredom.
Teri 07.09.2012
LOL! I grew up in Iowa, and moved to Utah when I was 19. Everytime I drove back to Iowa I thought the state of Nebraska would never end! Would have been nice to know a great place to stop!
Ryan @ Spicy Richmond 07.09.2012
Oh my I want some of this now! Love a no heat dish with how hot it’s been recently!
Michelle 07.09.2012
I just did a biking tour around Fort Collins last weekend. So much fun. I recommend Equinox, Fort Collins, O’dells, & New Belgium! They are all pretty close together. New Belgium has a Cocoa Mole beer that reminds me of a chili truffle. Very interesting. Have fun in CO!
AMY 07.09.2012
Another fun tour in Boulder is Celestial Seasonings. The mint tea leave room is awesome!
Kara 07.09.2012
so making this dish!! YUM!!! I have a restaurant suggestion for you in Denver if you are looking for a fun weekend brunch :) LOLA! It’s fantastic and one of our favorites. Enjoy our beautiful state.
John 07.09.2012
You should plant marigolds around your veggies. It keeps the bunnies and other pests away. Apparently they smell like skunk!
Lindsey 07.09.2012
The last couple of summers we have done road trips to the States but this year we’ve decided to stay closer to home but still take a week off and do day trips, maybe some hikes, or a couple days of camping.
Erica @ In And Around Town 07.09.2012
What a great appetizer spread! Plenty of delicious flavors in there
Nancy 07.09.2012
Your recipe sounds really tasty, and perfect for summer! Have fun in Colorado.
stephanie @cookinfanatic 07.09.2012
such a great hot weather recipe! i’ve made a version of this before but it didnt have greek yogurt – like that addition to the mix. def a great way to cool off in this heat wave. it was 114 w heat index in richmond yesterday! :/ ps your pics of this dip are phenomenal!!!!
maria 07.09.2012
So your brother and I figured out via instagram that we live two blocks away from eachother! I’ll look for you in the hood!
Kutya Run the World 07.09.2012
It looks like great!!! :-)
SB 07.09.2012
Love the Greek dip idea; will have to try that for my next party!
I live in Colorado and have a couple suggestions for you…if you do make it to Ft. Collins, the bicycle-brewery tour is awesome! Make sure you stop by the Ft. Collins brewery (it’s down the street from O’Dells). My husband and I just had our wedding reception there last month – great beer and fun food (bacon-wrapped pretzels, yum).
Another place to check out is Centro Latin Kitchen in Boulder. Fantastic drinks and the avocado salsa is to die for. They have a cool happy hour brunch on the weekends, which features small plates at small prices.
Hope you have a good trip!
katie 07.09.2012
I don’t like roasted red peppers or red peppers in general, but that’s my favorite hummus flavor too! Weird!