WW Greek 7 Layer Dip

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The WW Greek 7 Layer Dip is a colorful and creamy snack. This dip has two grams of fiber and 135 calories per serving. Takes twenty minutes to prepare this dish. We made this recipe with Greek yogurt, cream cheese, lemon juice, hummus, Roma tomatoes, seasoning, onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and dill. Preparing this dip is very easy because the instructions are clear. Pair this recipe with Greek salad, turkey meatballs, tomato cucumber salad, chicken skewers, roasted vegetables, whole-grain pita chips, or cherry tomatoes. Include this WW Greek 7 Layer Dip in the container for three days.

STATS:

  • Total time: 20 minutes
  • Serving size: Half cup
  • Cooking time: Nil
  • Calories: 135 kcal
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Serving: 8
  • Preparation time: 20 minutes
  • Course: Snack

EQUIPMENT:

  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spoon
  • 8-inch square serving dish
  • Measuring cups

INGREDIENTS:

CREAMY GREEK YOGURT LAYER:

  • Quarter tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Half tsp garlic powder
  • 4 ounces softened light cream cheese
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • Quarter tsp dried oregano

HUMMUS LAYER:

  • One cup reduced-fat hummus

VEGETABLE LAYER:

  • Quarter cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced cucumber

OLIVE AND FETA LAYER:

  • Quarter cup sliced Kalamata olives
  • Half cup reduced-fat crumbled feta cheese

FRESH HERB TOPPING:

  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • One tbsp chopped dill

INGREDIENT NOTES:

NON-FAT PLAIN GREEK YOGURT:

  • It makes the creamy base of the recipe. You may use low-fat plain Greek yogurt as per your preference.

LIGHT CREAM CHEESE:

  • This cream cheese makes the thick and spreadable layers of the yogurt. It includes mild cheesecake-like creaminess in the dip. You may use additional Greek yogurt as an alternative.

LEMON JUICE:

  • It makes the dip bright and maintains the creamy ingredients. Lemon juice keeps the dip from tasting too heavy. You may use bottled lemon juice as another choice.

HUMMUS:

  • Hummus gives a second creamy layer to the dip and includes a chickpea taste. It makes the recipe more filling and gives a Mediterranean taste. You may use homemade hummus as a substitute.

REDUCED-FAT FETA CHEESE:

  • It adds a creamy and crumbly texture to the dip. Reduced-fat feta cheese keeps the recipe light as well. You may use regular feta as another idea.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Mix the Greek yogurt, oregano, softened light cream cheese, salt, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper in the bowl.
  2. Spoon the creamy mixture into the serving dish and spread it in the bottom of the dish.
  3. Spread the hummus gently on the yogurt layer, then sprinkle diced cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion evenly on the hummus.
  4. Scatter the kalamata olives on the vegetables and sprinkle feta evenly on top.
  5. Sprinkle fresh parsley and dill on the feta, then cover the dip and refrigerate for thirty minutes.
  6. Lastly, serve the dip with vegetables, pita chips, or crackers.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

VEGETABLE DIPPERS:

  • Cucumber Sticks
  • Carrot Sticks
  • Celery Sticks
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Bell Pepper Strips

DIPPERS:

  • Whole-Grain Pita Chips
  • WW-Friendly Crackers
  • Baked Tortilla Chips
  • Whole-Grain Pretzel Crisps

MEDITERRANEAN:

  • Greek Salad
  • Tomato Cucumber Salad
  • Roasted Vegetables
  • Lemon Herb Potatoes

PARTY:

  • Chicken Skewers
  • Turkey Meatballs
  • Vegetable Skewers
  • Mini Chicken Pitas

TIPS:

  • Make the cream cheese soft properly to make a smooth, creamy layer.
  • Chop the ingredients evenly to maintain the dip’s texture.
  • Include fresh herbs right before serving to keep the dip fresh and bright.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Place the dip in the container, cover tightly, and store for three days.

FREEZER:

  • Freezing this dip is not recommended because the ingredients will become watery.

FAQs:

How to keep the dish from getting watery?

  • You may remove the extra moisture from the cucumber and tomatoes, then add them so the dip does not get watery.

Can I make this dip earlier?

  • Yes, you may prepare the dip several hours early and refrigerate for later use.

Is homemade hummus good to include in this recipe?

  • Yes, you may add homemade hummus, as it works well and lets you control the amount of salt as well.

How to reduce salt from this recipe?

  • You may use low-sodium hummus, less feta, and hummus to make the dish less salty.

Can I exclude feta from this recipe?

  • Yes, you may skip it or replace it with a small amount of reduced-fat cheese as per your preference.

Is this dip vegan?

  • Yes, the ingredients included in this recipe are already vegan.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net carbs: 7 g

Iron: 1 g

Calories: 135 kcal

Total carbs: 9 g

Vitamin A: 750 IU

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 100 mg

Protein: 8 g

Sodium: 390 mg

Potassium: 210 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 3 Points