Description
A vibrant and flavorful plate of hummus topped with fresh Greek-style vegetables and herbs, perfect for appetizers or light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped (optional)
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half or quartered if large
- ½ cup sliced cucumbers (approx 4 mini ones)
- 1 small red onion or shallot, peeled and cubed (approx ¼ cup)
- 2–3 pepperoncini peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled and minced
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped herbs (a mix of parsley, mint, and chives), plus more for garnish
- Sumac or paprika for sprinkling
- Toasted pine nuts for serving (optional)
- Lemon slices/wedges for serving
Instructions
- Toss the veggies, olives, onion, and garlic with the oregano and olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper. Toss in the fresh herbs.
- Spread the hummus onto a serving platter and make a shallow well in the center. Top with the veggie mixture.
- Garnish with extra herbs, sprinkle with pine nuts if using, and sumac or paprika.
- Serve right away or chill briefly. Keep the topping and hummus separate if making ahead.
Notes
Use good quality olive oil for better flavor. Chopping the vegetables small ensures every bite is full of flavor. Pine nuts can be toasted for an additional crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg