Greek Style Loaded Hummus (Printable)
Creamy Mediterranean chickpea spread topped with fresh vegetables, feta, and olives for a vibrant appetizer or healthy snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Hummus Base
01 - 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/3 cup tahini
03 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
04 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 2-4 tbsp cold water
→ Toppings
09 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
10 - 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
11 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
12 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
13 - 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
16 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
17 - Optional: smoked paprika or sumac
# Steps:
01 - Combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and 2 tablespoons cold water in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired creamy consistency is achieved.
02 - Transfer the blended hummus to a serving dish. Use the back of a spoon to create a decorative swirl pattern or shallow well in the center to hold the toppings.
03 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and diced red onion evenly across the surface of the hummus.
04 - Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with fresh parsley, black pepper, and smoked paprika or sumac if using. Serve immediately with pita chips, fresh vegetables, or warm flatbread.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy base keeps perfectly in the fridge for days, making it your new best friend for unexpected guests or lazy afternoon snacks
- That beautiful moment when everyone digs in together, creating their own perfect bite combination, turns eating into an experience
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- Room temperature ingredients blend together more smoothly than cold ones straight from the fridge
- The hummus tastes even better after sitting for an hour, giving those flavors time to really get acquainted
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- If your hummus seems too thick, add water rather than more olive oil to keep it from becoming overly heavy
- Making a shallow well in the center and filling it with olive oil creates this gorgeous presentation while keeping everything moist