Description
Creamy Mediterranean Loaded Hummus Dip brings Middle Eastern flavors dancing across your plate with rich, zesty layers of goodness. Crispy toppings and smooth chickpea base create a delightful experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 0.25 cup pickled pepperoncini peppers (or bell peppers, diced)
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese (or plant-based feta for a vegan option)
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Sprinkle of paprika, cumin, or sumac
Optional Ingredients:
- Capers
- Radishes
- Pickles
- Toasted chickpeas
- Chopped chives
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Splash of red wine vinegar
- Toasted pine nuts
Serving Suggestions:
- Pita chips
- Sliced pita bread
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Meticulously chop fresh tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and pepperoncini peppers into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, crumbled oregano, and finely chopped fresh herbs to create a vibrant vegetable marinade.
- Season the vegetable mixture with a delicate balance of salt and freshly ground black pepper, allowing the ingredients to meld and intensify their flavors.
- Select a generously sized serving platter and artfully spread the smooth hummus across its surface, creating elegant swirls and peaks with the back of a spoon.
- Carefully distribute the marinated vegetable medley over the hummus, ensuring an even coverage that allows the vegetable juices to gently cascade and enhance the dip’s overall flavor profile.
- Liberally scatter crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts across the surface, adding textural contrast and nutty undertones.
- Elevate the visual appeal by dusting the dip with a vibrant sprinkle of paprika, cumin, or sumac, introducing a subtle aromatic complexity.
- Arrange golden, crisp pita chips or freshly sliced pita bread around the platter’s perimeter for convenient dipping.
- Garnish with wedges of bright, zesty lemon to allow guests to customize their flavor experience with a citrusy squeeze.
Notes
- Customize the hummus base by using homemade or store-bought varieties like roasted red pepper or jalapeño for extra flavor depth.
- Choose ripe, crisp vegetables to ensure maximum freshness and crunch in the veggie topping mixture.
- Adjust herb quantities based on personal preference, experimenting with fresh mint, parsley, or dill for unique flavor profiles.
- Prepare components ahead of time and assemble just before serving to maintain optimal texture and prevent soggy ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg