Description
A vibrant and colorful Mediterranean Hummus Platter, perfect for sharing and bursting with flavors and healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2–3 tbsp ice water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cumin (optional)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 small Persian or English cucumber (sliced into rounds)
- 1/2 cup pitted mixed Kalamata and green olives
- 1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled or cubed)
- 1/4 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Generous pinch of paprika
- Extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Begin by adding the drained chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, ice water, salt, and optional cumin to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting with more ice water if needed for your preferred consistency.
- Once the hummus achieves a velvety texture, transfer it to your serving platter, creating a shallow well in the center for the toppings.
- Arrange the vibrant toppings: scatter fresh cherry tomatoes, cucumber rounds, olives, and red onion over the hummus, letting the colors pop.
- For the crowning touch, sprinkle chopped parsley, a generous pinch of paprika, and drizzle a touch of extra virgin olive oil over the top.
- Serve with an array of pita chips or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping, inviting everyone to dig into the luscious layers.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare the hummus a day in advance and store it in the fridge for the best flavor. Customization: Feel free to add other vegetables or toppings to your platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hummus, Mediterranean, appetizer, vegan, healthy eating, party food