Description
A vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired platter featuring creamy hummus topped with fresh vegetables, feta, and olives, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g (2 cups) high-quality hummus
- 1/2 cup English cucumber, finely diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 60g feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- 1 tsp za’atar or dried oregano
- Warm pita bread, pita chips, or crisp cucumber rounds (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Spoon the hummus onto a large, shallow serving platter and smooth it out gently to create deep swirls.
- Arrange the Vegetables: Evenly scatter the diced cucumber, quartered cherry tomatoes, and finely minced red onion across the hummus.
- Add Flavor Depth: Distribute the halved Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese over the vegetables.
- Sprinkle Sensational Seasonings: Generously sprinkle the fresh parsley and za’atar evenly across the platter.
- Finish with Olive Oil: Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the top and serve immediately with warm pita or chips.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the hummus and toppings a few hours in advance and store separately. Allow the platter to sit before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: hummus, Mediterranean, appetizer, healthy, party food