Healthy Mediterranean Appetizers
Transform your next gathering into a Mediterranean feast with these vibrant and Healthy Mediterranean Appetizers. This recipe features an enticing trio: creamy homemade hummus blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic; crisp cucumber-based Greek salad bites topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, feta, and fresh parsley; and a luscious roasted red pepper and Greek yogurt dip bursting with smoky, tangy flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this platter is perfect for parties, picnics, or even as a light snack. Serve with warm pita bread for dipping and garnish with fresh basil for a beautiful finishing touch. Packed with wholesome ingredients and Mediterranean staples like olive oil and chickpeas, these appetizers are as nourishing as they are delicious—a true crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 0.25 cups Tahini
- 1 clove Garlic clove (minced)
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 5 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Sea salt
- 1 medium Cucumber (sliced)
- 12 pieces Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cups Feta cheese (cubed)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 large Red bell pepper (roasted and peeled, or jarred roasted peppers)
- 0.5 cups Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or low-fat)
- 0.25 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 pieces Pita bread (optional, for serving)
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare the hummus: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and sea salt. Blend until smooth, adding a tablespoon of water at a time if the mixture is too thick. Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika.
2. Assemble Greek salad bites: Lay cucumber slices on a serving platter. Top each slice with half a cherry tomato, a cube of feta cheese, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
3. Make the roasted red pepper dip: In a food processor, blend roasted red peppers, Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt until smooth. Transfer to another serving bowl.
4. Serve: Arrange the hummus, Greek salad bites, and roasted red pepper dip on a large platter. Add slices of pita bread for dipping, if desired. Garnish the platter with fresh basil leaves for extra freshness.
5. Enjoy: Serve immediately and impress your guests with these healthy Mediterranean appetizers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.2 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.4 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 4516 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.4 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.1 g | 158% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.2 g | ||
| Protein | 83.6 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 5612 mg | 432% | |
| Iron | 21445.2 mg | 119140% | |
| Potassium | 2943 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
