Homemade southwestern hummus is topped with an easy, fresh pico de gallo and charred corn for a fun, pretty and tasty appetizer!
It’s Friday and it’s a holiday weekend. Can I get a woo hoo?!?
I hope you all have fun plans! We will be hitting up the pool with the little ones and playing outside and hopefully getting to visit with some friends and neighbors. Oh, and eating and eating and eating some more 🙂
So confession… I’m a hummus addict, if you were not aware.
I’ve been making it for years and love all different flavors, all different ways. Can’t get enough hummus. Especially when it’s homemade!
Neither can my kids, apparently. They have beet hummus for lunch once a week.
I have to make it in quadruple batches and freeze some so that I’m not constantly making hummus. Not that that’s a bad thing…
This southwestern hummus dip though is hummus on overdrive!
The creamy chickpeas and tahini are blended with an array of bold spices, plus a hit of brightness from the lime juice.
But we don’t stop there. Oh no, we don’t stop there.
Bring on the toppings, please!
I’ve got a super duper easy and very fresh pico de gallo and some (equally easy) charred corn piled up on top of this party bowl.
You are going to have to fight to get your chip in there to scoop up this hummus dip. It’s going to be a crowd pleaser and people might start throwing elbows to get more of it!
And crowd pleasing apps are just what we need this time of year. This southwestern hummus dip is great for Memorial Day, summer BBQs, pool parties – or just as a weekday lunch.
(It’s also great for game days when you’re watching sports!)
You’re going to want to find more ways and more occasions to eat it! 😍
Normally I just serve this with some chips or pita chips (or even just crackers) and let everyone go to town.
But if you happen to find yourself with some leftover hummus and toppings after the party, which I highly doubt, and have some grilled chicken or burgers, well, the hummus itself can now become the topping.
This stuff on a piece of grilled chicken or on top of a burger? Oh my!
It’s also delicious in a wrap with some turkey or veggies… and good just licked off a spoon… #addicted
Extra toppings for southwestern hummus:
– I included a recipe for a homemade pico de gallo but you could buy some at the store or use a freshly made salsa instead.
– I’ve left off the corn before (for a friend who can’t have it) and it’s still good. But if you’re using it, I highly recommend you take the few minutes to char it. Adds flavor and looks great!
– Sliced or diced fresh avocado would also be great on this hummus dip.
– Finally, a little crumbled cojita or queso fresca cheese would be delicious here as well. Just keep adding those toppings!
Also, sorry, I was having too much fun with GIFs… 👇😂
Whatever you do, please, add this to your weekend party plans. 💃
Enjoy!
XO,
Kathryn
Southwestern hummus with pico de gallo and charred corn makes a fun and tasty appetizer! If making ahead, store the hummus, pico de gallo and corn separately in the refrigerator. Assemble before serving. I like using reserved liquid from a can of chickpeas or from cooking my own chickpeas to give flavor to the hummus (and to skip the oil). I use about 2-3 tablespoons. If you'd rather, you can substitute 1-3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil to get the hummus to your preferred consistency. You can definitely use frozen corn here. Just thaw it slightly under running water and pat it dry before adding it to the pan to char it. It may need closer to 4-5 minutes to get charred, but otherwise, works just the same. If you donβt like raw red onion, you can soak the chopped red onion in a bowl of cold water for 5-10 minutes to take some of the bite off of it in the pico de gallo. You may have extra pico de gallo or corn, depending on the type of bowl you use for the hummus. I find people love the toppings so you can keep it to the side and add more as the party goes on, or save it for yourself to top some grilled chicken or a burger or wrap. Or nachos or quesadillas or shoot, a sandwich.Southwestern hummus with pico de gallo and charred corn
Ingredients
For the hummus:
For the pico de gallo:
For the charred corn:
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 229Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 521mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 5gSugar: 5gProtein: 12g
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
Love his hummus, Kathryn! And that pico de gallo and charred corn? Yeeees!! Way to really amp up the flavour, girl! Beet hummus, you say? Well, I KNOW I’m gonna have to check that one out! Unfortunate that your hubby is allergic to avocado!! Pinning and trying next time I make humms! Have a lovely weekend π xo
Kathryn says
Thanks Dawn! I think you’ll love this hummus! Have a wonderful weekend! XO
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Ah, o my goodness! This is my hummus-dreams come true π
Kathryn says
I know, right?! Come on over and we’ll dig in together π
Ashlyn // Dollop Of Yum says
I have never heard of doing a southwest spin on hummus but it sounds absolutely amazing! Hummus is one of my all time favorites. It always makes the perfect snack or appetizer. This looks fantastic Kathryn!!
Kathryn says
You’ll love it Ashlyn – adds so much flavor and then you get to add all the toppings! π
Brie says
Woo Hoo to Fridays, holiday weekends and smoky hummus heaven! I love this combo it’s like two dips in one and those gifs are soooo fun π
Kathryn says
Haha, thanks Brie π Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
Amanda says
What a great variation on hummus! Love the charred corn. So perfect for summer. Pinning and sharing!
Kathryn says
Thanks so much Amanda! I love adding toppings to my hummus to really take it to the next level π
Meal Makeover Mom Janice says
Charred corn sounds so fun – who knew it was that easy to make! Will try soon. π
Lisa @ Chocolate Meets Strawberry says
I’m hummus-obsessed, too, Kathryn! Love that this version has those delicious spices in there, not to mention the toppings! I’m all about the toppings! π
Kathryn says
Thanks Lisa! I had a feeling you’d be right there with me on this recipe π
Frugal Hausfrau says
Brilliant, Kathryn!! Unique, tasty and it just seems as if hummus should always be like this!! I love all your suggestions, too.
Thanks for sharing with us on Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Kathryn says
Thanks Mollie! It does make it hard to go back to just regular hummus π
CakePants says
Whoa, where has this hummus been all my life?! I love hummus and I love anything with a southwestern theme, so this is perfect for me. Can’t wait to try it!
Kathryn says
I hope you do – it’s crazy good! π
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
Woo Hoo…your great recipe is featured in this week’s Friday Favorites linky party!!
https://homemadeandyummy.com/recipes-2/
Please share via your social media. It will also be pinned to the board Friday Favorites Features. You can find the board on my Pinterest profile.
Thanks for linking up!!
Kathryn says
Thanks so much Gloria! I will share!
HeidiHO says
We love this! I just discovered Super Cubes and Iβm freezing it so we can indulge anytime! This is by far the best recipe weβve had! Beats anything from the store! I took your advice and started with dried chick peas. Wonderful savings!
Kathryn says
I’m so happy you enjoyed this! And that you found a new way to try making hummus! π