A colorful spread of creamy hummus, olives, feta, pita, and fresh vegetables, ideal for sharing or light dining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Hummus
01 - 1½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - ¼ cup tahini
03 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
05 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
06 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
→ Vegetables
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
11 - 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
12 - 1 cup carrot sticks
→ Olives & Cheese
13 - 1 cup mixed olives (green and Kalamata), pitted if desired
14 - 150 grams feta cheese, cut into cubes or slices
→ Bread
15 - 4 pita breads, cut into triangles
→ Garnishes (optional)
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
17 - 1 teaspoon sumac or paprika
18 - Lemon wedges
# Method:
01 - Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Blend until smooth, slowly adding cold water a tablespoon at a time to achieve a creamy texture. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
02 - Place the prepared hummus in a shallow bowl or spread evenly on a serving platter. Drizzle with extra olive oil and sprinkle with sumac or paprika.
03 - Neatly arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot sticks, olives, and feta cheese around the hummus to create a colorful display.
04 - Optionally warm the pita breads, then cut into triangles and place on the platter alongside the other ingredients.
05 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over the platter and add lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
