A fun twist on everyone’s favorite appetizer, this Middle Eastern seven-layer dip is made with creamy hummus, crunchy vegetables, toasted pine nuts and a drizzle of olive oil and za’atar.
Confession: the minute I finished photographing this Lebanese-inspired seven layer dip I immediately proceeded to lick the plate clean. Can you blame me? Creamy hummus is topped with crisp veggies then drizzled with fruity olive oil, toasted pine nuts and a good pinch of za’atar.
Fortunately, this addictive appetizer also happens to be a healthy snack packed with protein, fiber and nutrients. Which is good because my boys were eating it by the spoonful come dinnertime. With a pre-dinner snack this healthy, I hardly cared that they weren’t very interested in dinner
I don’t know what your calendar says today but mine has “National Hummus Day” written in bold. Yes, my friends, there is a holiday in honor of chick peas pureed with tahini, garlic and lemon juice. To say I’m excited would be an understatement.
And in the meantime, I’m dying to know: what is YOUR favorite hummus flavor? I’m totally digging Olive Tapenade and Spicy Chipotle. What about you??
No forks required.
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Spread hummus in a thin layer on a large plate or serving platter.
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Sprinkle hummus with cucumbers, tomatoes, scallions, parsley and pine nuts.
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Drizzle platter with olive oil, za'atar and lemon juice before serving with pita chips.
Calories do not include pita chips.
Disclosure: I am honored to be a Sabra Tastemaker and have been compensated for my time to create this recipe. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Lemon Bowl possible. All thoughts are my own.
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YES please! This looks amazing!!! Can’t wait to give this dip a try!
Yessss as if hummus could get any better and you figured it out!
hahaha THANK YOU!!
I love this recipe and have used it twice so far….yummmmmmy xoxo
Yay so happy Beverley!
ALL THE LAYERS HERE!! And each one is healthier than the next. This is my kind of dip!
I would happily take this over traditional 7 layer day any day of the week!
You and me both girl!
All the za’atar, y’all!! Yummm
All of it!! haha
I have to admit I do love classic hummus best of all, but I am a fan of adding in spice as well. Chipotle goes great in it. I love what you’ve done here Liz. I bet that’s it will be a new classic.
You know I honestly keep going back to it also!! I can’t help it!
Great idea. I’ll try it tomorow and invite a few friends. Thanks for the recipe.
I hope you have a great time!
Liz, this is a dip after my own heart! When I am too lazy to make my own hummus, I definitely go for Sabra–as close to homemade as you can get. Love that you used Za’atar.
P.S. I went to school in Grand Rapids, lived and worked there for many years. Nice to meet you via the blog!
Oh my goodness I had no idea you went to school in GR!! What a small world!! So great to meet you too Suzy!
So colorful, fresh & easy!
I brought this to a party yesterday and my friends literally oohed and ahhed and one even took a picture! It was the first appetizer to be devoured.
Thank you for my new favorite go-to recipe!
Oh I’m so glad to hear it!!!! I love that Lucinda!! Miss you!
I simple adore middle eastern food, and I just ran across your site today and I’m so glad I did! All of your dishes are so flavorful and bright and colorful! I’m happy I found you today! This dip is a perfect snack for the long holiday weekend!
Oh I’m so glad!! I have tons of Middle Eastern recipes – enjoy!! https://thelemonbowl.com/category/middle-eastern
I mean, how can I judge you when I want to lick my screen!
Sabra hummus is the best, and I am so wanting to dip my entire face into this! Pinned!
haha I knew you’d approve friend!
Such a great idea! I have never thought to do this, it’s so good. I love the fresh vegetables, my kind of recipe.
So simple yet so good – my kind of recipe :)
I love this dip. I plan to make it soon for the family. The za’atar is the perfect spice addition to it too! I think the sundries tomato or lemon hummus would be great for this!
I haven’t found the lemon hummus lately but that would totally work!
I want this, and I want it now! Looks INCREDIBLE. Happy Hummus Day darlin. xoxoxo
Three cheers to hummus day!! xo
This is an awesome recipe! I’ve been eating hummus like crazy lately and this is another great way to make it so my family will love it too!
I bet your family would love this dip friend!
Want!!! I would love to scoop this up with some hot pita bread. Making me hungry!
Heck YES!!
This is such a creative recipe!
Thanks girl!
Now I want this layered dip for lunch! It looks delicious.
Did you make it yet? :)
This sounds and looks oh so good!! Yummy! I love hummus and my favorite would have to be spinach and artichoke! Crazy good my friends!
I love that one too!
Wow, this dip looks amazing. I’m loving their Jalapeño Hummus. It’s just the right amount of spicy. Pinned!
I haven’t tried that one and I’m dying to!!! My boys don’t eat the spicy ones so they take me longer to get to but I’m almost done with the Spicy Chipotle container so jalapeno is next!
This dip looks amazing and a great way to spruce up the classic hummus dip. Any party would love to have this dip added to the table.
I wish we were partying in person!
What a fantastic and flavorful dip. I need to give this a try for our Memorial Day barbecue. I bet it will disappear in the blink of an eye!
My boys were eating it with spoons, Miss!
I’m a dessert blogger and I still want to lick this plate clean! :D Love your Middle Eastern twist on a classic – can’t wait to try it myself!
hahaha!!! I hope you try it friend!
I love a good hummus dip. This one is so healthy and flavorful. I don’t think I could stop myself from eating the whole bowl! Looks like I’m going to have to call some girlfriends together, so that I can share this lovely dish.
This is perfect for girl’s night!!