Mediterranean Hummus Appetizer
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant Mediterranean Hummus Appetizer, a dish that brings bold flavors and fresh ingredients to your table in just 15 minutes! Creamy homemade hummus, blended with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and a hint of cumin, forms the perfect base for a colorful medley of cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, briny kalamata olives, and tangy crumbled feta cheese. Finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this Mediterranean-inspired plate is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve it with warm pita bread or crunchy pita chips for an irresistible dip that’s perfect for entertaining, snacking, or starting a meal with flair. Easy, healthy, and packed with classic flavors, this versatile recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 1 small (sliced into rounds) English cucumber
- 0.5 cup (pitted) kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup (crumbled) feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) parsley
- 3 whole (optional, for serving) pita bread or pita chips
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water.
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic cloves, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if a thinner consistency is desired.
Transfer the hummus to a shallow serving bowl and use the back of a spoon to create a small well in the center.
Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the hummus and sprinkle with a pinch of ground cumin or paprika for garnish, if desired.
Arrange the cherry tomato halves, cucumber slices, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese around the hummus in the serving bowl or on a platter.
Sprinkle the entire platter with freshly chopped parsley for a bright finishing touch.
Serve the hummus appetizer with pita bread, pita chips, or your favorite crackers on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2115 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.6 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 5737 mg | 249% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.5 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.7 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 58.3 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 4251 mg | 327% | |
| Iron | 16087.5 mg | 89375% | |
| Potassium | 1898 mg | 40% | |
*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.
