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.
7 Layer Lebanese Hummus Dip
Ingredients
Instructions
- Spread hummus in a thin layer on a large plate or serving platter.
- Sprinkle hummus with cucumbers, tomatoes, scallions, parsley and pine nuts.
- Drizzle platter with olive oil, za'atar and lemon juice before serving with pita chips.
Recipe Notes:
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.
katie
June 11, 2015 at 9:55 pmYES please! This looks amazing!!! Can’t wait to give this dip a try!
Shikha @ Shikha la mode
June 11, 2015 at 6:49 pmYessss as if hummus could get any better and you figured it out!
Liz DellaCroce
June 12, 2015 at 9:25 amhahaha THANK YOU!!
Beverley
May 30, 2015 at 4:38 amI love this recipe and have used it twice so far….yummmmmmy xoxo
Liz DellaCroce
May 31, 2015 at 5:10 pmYay so happy Beverley!
Joanne
May 25, 2015 at 9:52 pmALL THE LAYERS HERE!! And each one is healthier than the next. This is my kind of dip!
Susan
May 25, 2015 at 9:30 amI would happily take this over traditional 7 layer day any day of the week!
Liz DellaCroce
May 25, 2015 at 2:24 pmYou and me both girl!
Nikki R.
May 24, 2015 at 12:14 pmAll the za’atar, y’all!! Yummm
Liz DellaCroce
May 25, 2015 at 1:49 pmAll of it!! haha
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes
May 24, 2015 at 5:14 amI 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.
Liz DellaCroce
May 25, 2015 at 1:50 pmYou know I honestly keep going back to it also!! I can’t help it!
Louise
May 23, 2015 at 10:08 pmGreat idea. I’ll try it tomorow and invite a few friends. Thanks for the recipe.
Liz DellaCroce
May 25, 2015 at 1:50 pmI hope you have a great time!
Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish
May 23, 2015 at 7:53 amLiz, 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!
Liz DellaCroce
May 25, 2015 at 2:20 pmOh my goodness I had no idea you went to school in GR!! What a small world!! So great to meet you too Suzy!
Lucinda McKinnon
May 23, 2015 at 7:30 amSo 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!
Liz DellaCroce
May 25, 2015 at 2:24 pmOh I’m so glad to hear it!!!! I love that Lucinda!! Miss you!
Heather - Butter & Burlap
May 22, 2015 at 10:52 amI 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!
Liz DellaCroce
May 22, 2015 at 10:36 pmOh I’m so glad!! I have tons of Middle Eastern recipes – enjoy!! https://thelemonbowl.com/category/middle-eastern
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
May 21, 2015 at 10:05 pmI 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!
Liz DellaCroce
May 22, 2015 at 10:37 pmhaha I knew you’d approve friend!
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May 21, 2015 at 5:12 pmSuch a great idea! I have never thought to do this, it’s so good. I love the fresh vegetables, my kind of recipe.
Liz DellaCroce
May 22, 2015 at 10:37 pmSo simple yet so good – my kind of recipe :)
Julia
May 21, 2015 at 2:09 pmI 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!
Liz DellaCroce
May 22, 2015 at 10:38 pmI haven’t found the lemon hummus lately but that would totally work!
Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet
May 21, 2015 at 1:58 pmI want this, and I want it now! Looks INCREDIBLE. Happy Hummus Day darlin. xoxoxo
Liz DellaCroce
May 22, 2015 at 10:37 pmThree cheers to hummus day!! xo
Shawn @ I Wash You Dry
May 21, 2015 at 1:09 pmThis 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!
Liz DellaCroce
May 22, 2015 at 10:36 pmI bet your family would love this dip friend!
Alyssa (EverydayMaven)
May 21, 2015 at 12:47 pmWant!!! I would love to scoop this up with some hot pita bread. Making me hungry!
Liz DellaCroce
May 22, 2015 at 10:36 pmHeck YES!!
Gaby
May 21, 2015 at 12:42 pmThis is such a creative recipe!
Liz DellaCroce
May 22, 2015 at 10:36 pmThanks girl!
Brittany
May 21, 2015 at 12:19 pmNow I want this layered dip for lunch! It looks delicious.
Liz DellaCroce
May 22, 2015 at 10:36 pmDid you make it yet? :)
Shawnna
May 21, 2015 at 11:46 amThis sounds and looks oh so good!! Yummy! I love hummus and my favorite would have to be spinach and artichoke! Crazy good my friends!
Liz DellaCroce
May 22, 2015 at 10:36 pmI love that one too!
Jennie @onesweetmess
May 21, 2015 at 9:27 amWow, this dip looks amazing. I’m loving their Jalapeño Hummus. It’s just the right amount of spicy. Pinned!
Liz DellaCroce
May 21, 2015 at 10:50 amI 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!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite
May 21, 2015 at 9:20 amThis 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.
Liz DellaCroce
May 21, 2015 at 10:48 amI wish we were partying in person!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen
May 21, 2015 at 9:19 amWhat 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!
Liz DellaCroce
May 21, 2015 at 10:49 amMy boys were eating it with spoons, Miss!
Carla
May 21, 2015 at 8:26 amI’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!
Liz DellaCroce
May 21, 2015 at 10:49 amhahaha!!! I hope you try it friend!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg
May 21, 2015 at 6:37 amI 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.
Liz DellaCroce
May 21, 2015 at 10:49 amThis is perfect for girl’s night!!