Six-Layer Mediterranean Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces prepared hummus
1 1/4 cups plain yogurt, divided
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemons or 1 teaspoon lime juice
1 cup seeded and chopped tomato
1 ripe avocado, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup peeled and chopped cucumber
salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
4 -6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons minced kalamata olives

Preparation

First, strain the yogurt by putting cheesecloth or a paper coffee filter in the bottom of a strainer and pour in all the yogurt but 1/4 cup (reserve for later); let it strain for a couple of hours to thicken it up, or overnight (in the fridge) to make thicker \"yogurt cheese\" (I prefer it just for a couple of hours; you could also substitute sour cream for the yogurt, if you like).
Combine the reserved 1/4 cup of un-strained yogurt with the prepared hummus, then spread mixture on the bottom of a 9 inch pie dish.
Combine remaining strained yogurt and cumin and spread over the hummus layer.
Toss together the garlic powder, salt, lemon/lime juice, chopped tomatoes, and avocado, then spread over the yogurt layer.
Add a layer of the cucumbers and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper.
Add a layer of feta, then finish it all off with olives.
Let chill for an hour before serving with pita chips (artichoke hearts are a good addition to this recipe, as well.).