MAKES 16 SERVINGS / PREP: 15 MINUTES / TOTAL: 15 MINUTES
This creamy dip packed with flavor will make you feel like you are eating all the toppings from a fresh gyro sandwich. Bring this to your next work potluck to impress your colleagues with a healthy and flavorful dip that is much lower in calories and higher in nutrients than the typical spreads. You can even save the leftovers and use as a topping to jazz up a plain chicken breast.
10 ounces plain or garlic hummus or Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (here)
1 tomato, diced
½ cup diced cucumber
½ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
½ lemon, seeded
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
1 (14.5-ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, and chopped into ¼-inch pieces
½ medium red onion, chopped
¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 In an 8-by-8-inch square dish, spread the hummus evenly along the bottom. Layer the tomato and cucumber over the hummus.
2 Spoon the yogurt over the vegetables and spread it evenly using a rubber spatula. Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the yogurt. Sprinkle with the paprika.
3 Layer the chopped artichokes, red onion, and feta cheese over the yogurt. Top with the olives and parsley.
4 Serve this dip with fresh vegetables, whole-grain crackers, or whole-grain pita chips.
Per Serving (¼ cup): Calories: 93 Total fat: 5g Sodium: 381mg Total carbs: 8g Sugar: 0g Fiber: 2g Protein: 4g
Post-Op Servings
¼ cup