Greek Style Loaded Hummus (Printable Version)
Creamy chickpea spread topped with fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese for a vibrant Mediterranean appetizer.
# What You 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, as needed
→ 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: sprinkle of smoked paprika or sumac
# How-To:
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, to achieve desired creamy consistency.
02 - Transfer the blended hummus to a serving dish. Use the back of a spoon to create a decorative swirl 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 over the surface of the hummus.
04 - Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle generously with fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper. Add smoked paprika or sumac if using.
05 - Serve immediately with pita chips, fresh vegetable crudités, or warm flatbread for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between silky smooth hummus and crunchy fresh vegetables makes every bite exciting
- It looks impressive but comes together in under 20 minutes with zero cooking
- Perfect for feeding a crowd without spending hours in the kitchen
02 -
- Over blending is better than under blending so let that food processor work longer than you think you need to
- The hummus tastes best after sitting for 15 minutes so all those flavors can really get to know each other
- Serving it at room temperature brings out the best texture and flavor profile
03 -
- Peeling the chickpeas by pinching them between your fingers creates the smoothest hummus you have ever tasted
- Save some of the best looking toppings to garnish the top after people have started eating