Description
A delightful dish layered with flavorful toppings that showcases the simplicity of fresh ingredients and pays homage to the communal spirit of sharing food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half or quartered
- ½ cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 small red onion or shallot, thinly sliced
- 2–3 pepperoncini peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons finely chopped herbs (parsley, mint, and chives), plus more for garnish
- Sumac or paprika for sprinkling
- Toasted pine nuts, optional
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Toss together the chopped vegetables, olives, red onion, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mix and sprinkle with oregano, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Spread the hummus generously onto your serving platter.
- Top it with the seasoned veggie mixture, drizzling any residual juices on top.
- Garnish with extra chopped herbs and a dusting of sumac or paprika, and sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top if desired.
- Serve with warm pita chips or wedges, and lemon wedges on the side for an extra zing.
Notes
Using homemade hummus can elevate your dish significantly. Customize the veggie mixture based on your preferences for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hummus, Mediterranean, appetizer, vegetarian, healthy