Description
This Loaded Hummus Dip is a vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired appetizer featuring creamy roasted garlic hummus topped with a colorful Greek salad mix of feta cheese, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, kalamata and green olives, red onions, and fresh herbs. It’s perfect for serving with warm pita bread or pita chips, making it a crowd-pleasing dish for gatherings or casual snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 portion Roasted Garlic Hummus
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil + more for serving
Toppings
- ½ cup (130g) feta cheese, diced or crumbled
- ½ English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup (60g) pitted kalamata olives, chopped
- ½ cup (60g) pitted green olives, chopped
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (or other fresh herbs), for serving
Instructions
- Spread the hummus: Spread the roasted garlic hummus evenly into a medium serving dish or plate. Use the back of a spoon to create decorative swirls on the surface. Sprinkle the smoked paprika over the hummus if using, then drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside to prepare the topping.
- Prepare the topping: In a medium bowl, combine the diced or crumbled feta cheese, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped kalamata olives, chopped green olives, and thinly sliced red onion. Add the dried oregano if using, along with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss everything together gently with olive oil to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Assemble and serve: Spoon the prepared Greek salad topping over the swirled hummus base. Garnish with fresh parsley or your choice of fresh herbs. Drizzle additional olive oil over the top as desired, add a final crack of freshly ground pepper, and serve immediately with warm pita bread wedges or pita chips for dipping. Enjoy your loaded hummus dip as a vibrant, delicious appetizer or snack!
Notes
- For extra creaminess and flavor, use homemade roasted garlic hummus if possible.
- Smoked paprika adds a lovely smoky note but can be omitted if desired.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or mint depending on your preference for garnish.
- Serve with warm pita bread or pita chips to complement the dip texture.
- You can customize toppings by adding bell peppers or olives of different varieties.
- Ideal for parties and gatherings as a healthy, flavorful appetizer.
