Tasty Tuesdays - #40 - Mediterranean 7-Layer Dip

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If you're tired of taco dip - throw this one into your repertoire.  Trust me - it'll be a hit!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. hummus
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 2 canned artichoke hearts, chopped
• 2 roasted red peppers (4 halves), diced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley
• Kalamata olives, chopped (optional), for garnish

Instructions:

1. In an 8- by 8- square serving dish, spread the hummus evenly on the bottom.  Layer the tomatoes and cucumber over top.
2. Dollop the yogurt over the vegetables, then gently spread with a rubber spatula.  Sprinkle the yogurt with salt and paprika.
3. On top of the yogurt, layer the artichoke heart, roasted red peppers and feta cheese.  Sprinkle the parsley over top and garnish with olives.
4. Serve with fresh vegetables, pita chips or crackers.