• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Family Food on the Table
  • Recipe Index
  • Main Dishes
  • Baby Food
  • Subscribe
  • About
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Index
  • Main Dishes
  • Baby Food
  • Subscribe
  • About
×
Home » Recipes » Appetizers & Snacks

Southwestern Hummus Dip

By: Kathryn Doherty | Last Updated: May 8, 2025 | Published: May 27, 2016
This post may contain affiliate links. See my 
disclosure policy.

Jump to Recipe
Pin

Homemade southwestern hummus is topped with an easy, fresh pico de gallo and charred corn for a fun, pretty and tasty appetizer! Serve with tortilla chips and dig in!

A hand dipping a tortilla chip into a bowl of southwestern hummus topped with charred corn and pico de gallo.


 

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.

I've shared my go-to healthy hummus, this Mediterranean layered hummus dip as well as fun twists like hummus pita pizzas and chicken and hummus pasta. And at the holidays, I love this festive holiday hummus.

Can’t get enough hummus. Especially when it's homemade!

And today's southwestern hummus dip is a hummus lovers dream. It's like hummus turned up a few notches!

A large white bowl with a hummus topped with charred corn and a tomato mixed pico de gallo with lime slices to the side.

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.

That's just our base for building up a bowl full of goodness.

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. 

Southwestern hummus with pico de gallo and charred corn

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 for sure and I don't know, 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

Southwestern hummus with pico de gallo and charred corn

Topping Notes:

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.

A little crumbled cojita or queso fresca cheese would be delicious here as well. Just keep adding those toppings!

Whatever you do, please add this to your weekend party plans.

(And if you make this recipe and love it, please leave a comment below! You can also tag me on Instagram; I love seeing your creations!)

Enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn

A bowl full of a flavored hummus topped with pico de gallo and charred corn with lime slices to the side.
PRINT PIN SaveSaved!
No ratings yet

Southwestern Hummus Dip

Homemade southwestern hummus is topped with an easy, fresh pico de gallo and charred corn for a fun, pretty and tasty appetizer! Serve with tortilla chips and dig in!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

For the hummus:

  • 1 14.5 oz can chickpeas, slightly drained, or homemade slow cooker chickpeas with some reserved liquid (see notes)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, from about 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne, optional

For the pico de gallo:

  • 2 Roma tomatoes, seeds removed, diced small
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced small (see notes)
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeds and membranes removed, finely diced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • Squeeze of fresh lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

For the charred corn:

  • ½ cup fresh corn kernels, or sub frozen - see notes
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Make the hummus: Add all hummus ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • To make the pico de gallo: Add all ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • To make the charred corn: Heat a small, dry skillet over medium heat. Add the corn to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, until lightly charred, stirring occasionally. Season with the salt.
  • To assemble: Put your hummus into a serving bowl and top with the pico de gallo then sprinkle with the charred corn.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, crackers or veggies and enjoy!

Notes

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 don’t 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 521mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below or follow me on Instagram @familyfoodonthetable and tag me in your photo!

Pin

More Appetizers & Snacks

  • Close up of a cheese ball appetizer on a cutting board with Christmas decorations in the background.
    Christmas Cheese Ball
  • Close up of puff pastry brie bites with pecans, bacon and other toppings and sprigs of fresh herbs for garnish.
    Mini Baked Brie Bites
  • An assortment of healthy snacks arranged on a counter, including nuts, fruit, rice cakes and graham crackers.
    Best Beach Snacks
  • Close up of a chip scooping up some guacamole from a serving bowl.
    Easy Guacamole Recipe

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food

    May 27, 2016 at 8:12 am

    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 🙂 xo

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      May 27, 2016 at 10:25 am

      Thanks Dawn! I think you'll love this hummus! Have a wonderful weekend! XO

      Reply
  2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    May 27, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    Ah, o my goodness! This is my hummus-dreams come true 😀

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      May 28, 2016 at 12:42 pm

      I know, right?! Come on over and we'll dig in together 🙂

      Reply
  3. Ashlyn // Dollop Of Yum

    May 28, 2016 at 1:53 pm

    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!!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      May 29, 2016 at 10:41 am

      You'll love it Ashlyn - adds so much flavor and then you get to add all the toppings! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Brie

    May 29, 2016 at 10:26 am

    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 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      May 29, 2016 at 11:20 am

      Haha, thanks Brie 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

      Reply
    • Susie

      December 06, 2022 at 12:28 am

      I've made this hummus several times and it's absolutely awesome! I'm still wondering what to do with that 1/8 tsp of salt in the ingredients list for the charred corn...lol,!!!

      Reply
      • Kathryn Doherty

        December 06, 2022 at 8:52 am

        I'm so happy you love this hummus dip, Susie! And haha, you're right, I had left the salt out of the instructions. Just fixed it - thanks!

        Reply
  5. Amanda

    May 30, 2016 at 9:47 am

    What a great variation on hummus! Love the charred corn. So perfect for summer. Pinning and sharing!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      May 30, 2016 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks so much Amanda! I love adding toppings to my hummus to really take it to the next level 🙂

      Reply
  6. Meal Makeover Mom Janice

    May 30, 2016 at 4:34 pm

    Charred corn sounds so fun - who knew it was that easy to make! Will try soon. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Lisa @ Chocolate Meets Strawberry

    June 01, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    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! 😀

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 01, 2016 at 8:35 pm

      Thanks Lisa! I had a feeling you'd be right there with me on this recipe 😉

      Reply
  8. Frugal Hausfrau

    June 07, 2016 at 12:44 am

    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

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 07, 2016 at 12:19 pm

      Thanks Mollie! It does make it hard to go back to just regular hummus 😉

      Reply
  9. CakePants

    June 07, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 07, 2016 at 10:37 pm

      I hope you do - it's crazy good! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

    June 16, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    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!!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 17, 2016 at 8:28 am

      Thanks so much Gloria! I will share!

      Reply
  11. HeidiHO

    May 26, 2019 at 10:42 pm

    We love this! I just discovered Super Cubes and I’m freezing it so we can indulge anytime! This is by far the best recipe we’ve had! Beats anything from the store! I took your advice and started with dried chick peas. Wonderful savings!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      May 29, 2019 at 6:44 am

      I'm so happy you enjoyed this! And that you found a new way to try making hummus! 😊

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Meet Kathryn

Hi there! I’m Kathryn Doherty, a cookbook author, mom of two, and devoted food and home cooking nut. I’ve got lots of easy recipes to help you get delicious food on the table for your family!

More about me →

Popular Recipes

  • A cream cheese chicken and mushroom mixture in a large pan with a wooden spoon resting in it.
    Easy Cream Cheese Chicken
  • Close up of honey garlic chicken served in a blue and white bowl with sliced green onions on top.
    Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
  • Close up of a whole roasted chicken on a large white serving platter with veggies and fresh parsley to the side.
    Easy Whole Roasted Chicken
  • Close up of a fork resting in a bowl of rice and curried ground turkey with peas.
    Curry Ground Turkey with Rice and Peas
  • Close up of a wooden spoon drizzling pan gravy over seared pork chops.
    Easy Skillet Pork Chops with Gravy
  • Close up of a dark skillet with a saucy honey garlic chicken dish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions sprinkled on top.
    15-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken

Footer

↑back to top

About

  • Contact
  • Work With Me

Newsletter

  • Sign up for emails!

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Copyright
  • Accessibility

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2025 Family Food on the Table

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required