SIX-LAYER MEDITERRANEAN DIP

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Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ozs hummus (prepared)
114 cups plain yogurt (divided)
12 tsp cumin
14 tsp garlic powder
14 tsp salt
1 tsp lime juice (lemon)
1 cup tomato (seeded and chopped)
1 avocado (ripe, seeded and chopped)
12 cup cucumber (peeled and chopped)
salt
ground pepper
4-6 ozs feta cheese (crumbled)
2 tbsps kalamata olives (minced)

Steps:

1 First, strain the yogurt by putting cheesecloth or a paper coffee filter in the bottom of a strainer and pour in all the yogurt but 1/4 cup (reserve for later); let it strain for a couple of hours to thicken it up, or overnight (in the fridge) to make thicker "yogurt cheese" (I prefer it just for a couple of hours; you could also substitute sour cream for the yogurt, if you like). 2 Combine the reserved 1/4 cup of un-strained yogurt with the prepared hummus, then spread mixture on the bottom of a 9 inch pie dish. 3 Combine remaining strained yogurt and cumin and spread over the hummus layer. 4 Toss together the garlic powder, salt, lemon/lime juice, chopped tomatoes, and avocado, then spread over the yogurt layer. 5 Add a layer of the cucumbers and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper. 6 Add a layer of feta, then finish it all off with olives. 7 Let chill for an hour before serving with pita chips (artichoke hearts are a good addition to this recipe, as well.).