Mediterranean layered hummus dip
Mediterranean layered hummus dip is creamy, colorful and loaded with fresh flavors. This easy appetizer is quick to put together and great with pita chips!
Yield: 10 -12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 (17 oz.) container hummus (or about 2 cups of homemade hummus)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or use chopped Roma tomatoes, any extra seeds removed)
- ½ medium English or hothouse cucumber, seeds removed, chopped
- ⅓ cup chopped olives
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped red onion (see notes)
- Fresh basil to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Spread the hummus in a wide, shallow bowl and smooth the top. (You want plenty of surface area for the toppings.)
- Add your chopped tomatoes and cucumbers over the top of the hummus. (You can cover the entire bowl or pile some up on just ½ to ⅔rds of the hummus, leaving some out.)
- Add the chopped olives, feta cheese and red onion on top of the cucumbers and hummus.
- Garnish with fresh basil, either a few sprigs on the side or some julienned basil sprinkled over the top.
- Serve with pita chips, fresh pita bread, crackers and/or fresh veggies.
Notes
You can use store-bought hummus or homemade hummus. You’ll need about 2 cups.
I opt for a plain hummus but you could switch this up and use a flavored hummus, such as a roasted red pepper hummus.
Also, feel free to switch out or swap up some of the veggies that go into the topping for this hummus to make it your own. Other veggies that would be great here: chopped bell peppers, chopped roasted peppers or chopped fresh baby spinach. Use your favorites!
This recipe makes a big batch, but you could easily halve the recipe for a smaller group.
Have extra? Here's some fun ways to use any leftovers:
- Spread some of this hummus, toppings and all, on a whole wheat wrap and add chicken or turkey for a lunch roll-up.
- Use the extra hummus and veggies as a bruschetta-like topping on some toasted bread.
- Spread the hummus and veggies on some fresh pita bread, top with mozzarella cheese and broil in the oven for a few minutes to make a hummus pita pizza.
- Mix with cooked, cooled grains, such as faro, for a grain-based salad.
- Or dollop some of the extras on top of a grain bowl or salad for some extra flavor and creaminess.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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