Mediterranean layered dip
Description
A delicious addition to everyday and festive dishes. A dip sauce is a thick sauce used for dipping chips, pieces of vegetables, fruits, meat, or seafood. This sauce is not poured over food; instead, the food is dipped into the sauce. If you love cilantro and fresh ingredients, this Mediterranean dip is perfect for you! You can easily adjust the ingredient quantities to suit your taste. If you don't like cilantro, replace it with a mixture of fresh parsley and mint. Serve the sauce with meat or fish, or use it as a salad dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the Pesto sauce. Chop the garlic and pecan nuts.
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Step 2
2. Mix cilantro, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a food processor.
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Step 3
3. Add pecans, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese, then mix. While the food processor is running, pour in the remaining oil and blend until a smooth purée forms. Pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. You will get approximately 3/4 cup of sauce.
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Step 4
4. Slice cucumber, red onion, olives, and cherry tomatoes. Crumble feta cheese.
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Step 5
5. Take a shallow dish and evenly spread the Pesto sauce onto it. On top, evenly layer the hummus.
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Step 6
6. Then add the sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives. Sprinkle with feta cheese if desired and drizzle with olive oil.
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Step 7
7. You can also garnish the dip sauce with pine nuts, cilantro sprigs, and serve it with pita chips.