Greek Layer Dip

16 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
  • 2 Tablespoons Greek Oregano, Plus Extra To Season The Lamb
  • 2 Tablespoons Thyme, Plus Extra To Season The Lamb
  • 2 Tablespoons Basil, Plus Extra To Season The Lamb
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder, Plus Extra To Season The Lamb
  • Salt And Pepper
  • 5 pieces Pita Bread, Each Piece Cut Into Eighths
  • 1 pound Ground Lamb
  • 5 ounces, weight Roasted Garlic Hummus
  • 5 ounces, weight Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Diced Red Onion
  • 1 cup Diced Cucumber
  • 1/2 cups Pitted Kalamata Olives
  • 6 ounces, weight Crumbled Greek Feta Cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small bowl combine 3 tablespoons olive oil with Greek oregano, thyme, basil, garlic powder and salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Using a pastry brush, spread mixture over the pita bread (which you should have cut into eighths and placed on a cookie sheet).
  3. 3
    Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, season the ground lamb with the same spices (just a sprinkling of each, to taste) and brown in a hot skillet with the remaining olive oil.
  5. 5
    Drain and set aside.
  6. 6
    Its time to layer.
  7. 7
    In a large (preferably clear because look how pretty!)
  8. 8
    bowl, spread the roasted garlic hummus on the bottom.
  9. 9
    Top with ground lamb and then a layer of tzatziki.
  10. 10
    Add a layer of chopped iceberg lettuce, followed by tomatoes, red onion and cucumber.
  11. 11
    Top with fresh, pitted kalamata olives and Greek feta cheese.
  12. 12
    Serve the dip at room temperature with pita chips.

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