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LAYERED MEDITERRANEAN DIP WITH PITA CHIPS



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Not your ordinary layer dip, the bold combination of hummus and Greek yogurt will be a new most-requested recipe at your next baby shower or gathering. -Elizabeth Dumont, Boulder, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 5 cups (120 chips).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 medium seedless cucumber, chopped
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
1 carton (10 ounces) hummus
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers, drained
2 packages (4 ounces each) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
Optional: Minced fresh parsley and additional minced fresh mint
PITA CHIPS:
20 pita pocket halves
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Line a strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth or 1 coffee filter and place over a bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer and cover with edges of cheesecloth. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine the strained yogurt, cucumber, vinegar and mint., Spread hummus in the bottom of a 9-in. deep dish pie plate. Layer with onion, peppers, feta cheese, olives, tomatoes and yogurt mixture. Top with parsley and additional mint if desired. Chill until serving., Cut each pita half into 3 wedges; separate each wedge into 2 pieces. Place in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. Brush both sides with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp, turning once. Serve with dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP WITH PITA CHIPS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 cups dip, about 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium hot house cucumber
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning, divided
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 whole-grain pita pockets (recommended: Thomas' Sahara)

Steps:

  • Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and grate into a medium mixing bowl. Add yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning. Stir to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with toasted pitas chips.
  • Pita Chips:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray; set aside.
  • Cut each. pita bread into 8 triangles. Place on baking sheet, in a single layer. Lightly spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool.

CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP WITH GREEK PITA CHIPS



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This is an easy delicious recipe adapted from Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee. Great for parties, or hanging out!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium seedless cucumber (or regular cucumber that has been seeded)
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon all purpose Greek seasoning, plus
2 teaspoons all purpose Greek seasoning, divided (store bought or homemade)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 whole grain pita
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Yogurt Dip:.
  • Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and grate into a medium mixing bowl. Add yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning. Stir to mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Serve with the toasted pitas chips.
  • Pita Chips:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray(or use olive oil on a piece of paper towel and wipe over baking sheet); set aside.
  • Cut each pita bread into 8 triangles.
  • Place on baking sheet, in a single layer. Lightly spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool. Enjoy!

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