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Mediterranean Party Dip

With its cheerful brightly colored veggies, this flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dip would make a fun party nibble or a healthy addition to your kids’ lunch boxes along with fresh veggies and pita chips. I hope you will try this dip using my recipe for Labneh (soft yogurt cheese) as it really adds a pleasing texture and just the right amount of tang. However, plain Greek yogurt would be an acceptable substitution.

Recipe Adapted from: Mediterranean Veggie Dip via Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publications: Low Calorie, p. 111 (2015)

Yield: about 2 1/2 cups
Author: Linda Shapiro, © Meal Planning Maven

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe Labneh yogurt cheese or 2 cups reduced-fat or full-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped bottled roasted sweet red peppers patted dry
  • 1/3 cup canned artichoke hearts drained and coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sliced pitted Mediterranean or Greek olives I used a combination
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion green and light green parts only
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

*Reserve a small amount of a few of the “mix-ins” for garnishing dip (olives, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, pine nuts, green onions, etc.

Garnishes

  • Paprika
  • Reserved “mix-ins”

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients.
  • If time allows, cover and chill for about 2 hours to allow flavors to “marry.”
  • Spoon into a decorative bowl. Sprinkle with paprika and reserved “mix-in’s.”
  • Serve on a platter with pita chips and a variety of fresh-cut veggies.

Notes

Make Ahead and Storage Tips: if time allows, chill dip for about 2 hours to allow flavors to “marry.” Dip may be stored up to 2 days; cover and refrigerate.
Fresh herbs not available? Simply swap the 1 tablespoon of each with 1 teaspoon dried. (although the dip will have a more authentic Mediterranean flavor if you use fresh herbs)