Description
Creamy Greek-style loaded hummus elevates classic chickpea dip with Mediterranean flair. Rich Mediterranean ingredients dance across smooth hummus, inviting hungry guests to savor each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups hummus
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cups cucumbers
- 0.25 cups kalamata olives
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 small red onion
- 2–3 pepperoncini peppers
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 tablespoons fresh mint
- 0.5 tablespoons fresh chives
Seasonings and Oils:
- 0.5 teaspoon oregano
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 0.25 cups olive oil
- Sumac (for sprinkling)
Optional Additions:
- Toasted pine nuts
- Lemon slices or wedges
- Paprika (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant vegetable medley by combining diced cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sharp red onion, minced garlic, and optional briny olives in a mixing bowl.
- Enhance the vegetable mixture with aromatic oregano, rich olive oil, and a robust seasoning of salt and pepper, gently incorporating fresh herbs for depth of flavor.
- Select a wide serving platter or shallow dish and create a smooth, even layer of creamy hummus across the surface.
- Delicately distribute the prepared vegetable mixture atop the hummus, ensuring an elegant and even coverage.
- Elevate the presentation by scattering toasted pine nuts, sprinkling sumac or paprika for a complex flavor profile, and adorning with fresh herb leaves for visual appeal.
- Accompany the loaded hummus with zesty lemon wedges to add a bright, citrusy dimension to the dish.
- Serve immediately alongside warm pita bread, crispy pita chips, or an assortment of fresh vegetable crudités for optimal dipping experience.
Notes
- Customize veggie toppings based on seasonal availability to keep the dish fresh and exciting.
- Enhance flavor by marinating vegetables in herbs and olive oil for 15-30 minutes before assembling.
- Opt for homemade hummus for richer, more authentic taste compared to store-bought versions.
- Swap pine nuts with other nuts like almonds or walnuts for dietary preferences or budget-friendly alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg