Greek Style Loaded Hummus (Printable Version)
Creamy chickpea spread topped with fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese. Ideal for sharing.
# What You Need:
→ Hummus Base
01 - 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/3 cup tahini
03 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 2-4 tablespoons cold water, as needed
→ Toppings
09 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
10 - 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
11 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
12 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
13 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
16 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
17 - Smoked paprika or sumac, optional
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and 2 tablespoons cold water in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired creamy consistency is achieved.
02 - Transfer the blended hummus to a serving dish or shallow bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create a decorative swirl pattern or shallow well in the center to hold the toppings.
03 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and diced red onion evenly over the surface of the hummus in an attractive pattern.
04 - Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with fresh parsley, freshly ground black pepper, and smoked paprika or sumac if using.
05 - Serve immediately with pita chips, fresh vegetable crudité, or warm flatbread for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy base balances perfectly with crisp, fresh toppings for incredible texture contrast
- It transforms basic hummus into a show-stopping centerpiece that feels fancy but comes together in minutes
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- The hummus needs to be completely smooth before adding toppings—lumpy base ruins the whole experience
- Room temperature ingredients blend better than cold ones straight from the fridge
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- Peel the chickpeas by gently rubbing them between paper towels for insanely smooth hummus—it takes five extra minutes and changes everything
- Warm your tahini slightly in the microwave before measuring; it blends more easily and prevents separation