Mediterranean Hummus Platter with Veggies (Printable)

Creamy homemade hummus surrounded by crisp vegetables, olives, and Mediterranean accompaniments—ready in just 20 minutes for effortless entertaining.

# Ingredient List:

→ Hummus Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 3 tbsp tahini
03 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
04 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
05 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 2-3 tbsp cold water

→ Fresh Vegetables

09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
11 - 1 cup carrot sticks
12 - 1 cup red bell pepper strips
13 - 1/2 cup radishes, sliced
14 - 1/2 cup baby spinach or arugula leaves

→ Mediterranean Accompaniments

15 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
16 - 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
17 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
18 - 1-2 rounds pita bread, cut into wedges

→ Garnishes

19 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
20 - 1 tsp smoked paprika or sumac
21 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, gradually adding cold water one tablespoon at a time until desired creamy consistency is achieved. Season to taste.
02 - Spread prepared hummus in the center of a large serving platter. Create decorative swirls using the back of a spoon. Drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika or sumac and fresh chopped parsley.
03 - Artistically arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, radishes, and leafy greens in a circular pattern around the hummus center.
04 - Place Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese (if using) in small clusters throughout the vegetable arrangement.
05 - Position pita wedges around the perimeter of the platter or serve on a separate side plate. Present immediately for guests to dip and enjoy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This platter feeds a crowd with almost zero cooking involved, leaving you free to actually hang out with your guests
  • The vegetable to hummus ratio is entirely customizable, so picky eaters and adventurous eaters both find something they love
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, making it the ultimate stress-free starter for dinner parties
02 -
  • Room temperature hummus tastes infinitely better than cold from the fridge, so let it sit out while you prep the vegetables
  • The platter looks most impressive when you really commit to abundance—a sparse platter never has the same magic
  • Vegetables continue to release moisture after cutting, so dont arrange them more than an hour before serving
03 -
  • Peel your chickpeas by pinching them gently—the skins slip right off and this extra step makes the silkiest hummus youve ever tasted
  • Letting the hummus sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour allows the garlic to mellow and the flavors to meld together beautifully

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