Description
This Loaded Hummus Dip is a vibrant and flavorful appetizer combining creamy hummus with fresh, colorful vegetables, tangy olives, and savory feta cheese. Enhanced by olive oil, herbs, and a touch of spice, it’s perfect for serving with pita chips or fresh pita bread as a crowd-pleasing starter or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 cups hummus (store-bought or homemade)
Vegetables & Toppings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- ¼ cup pickled pepperoncini peppers or bell peppers, diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese or plant-based feta for vegan option
- Capers, radishes, pickles, toasted chickpeas, or chopped chives (optional garnish)
- Toasted pine nuts (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Seasonings & Dressings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a splash of red wine vinegar
- A sprinkle of paprika, cumin, or sumac
Accompaniment
- Pita chips or sliced pita bread
Instructions
- Prepare the veggies: Dice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and pickled pepperoncini or bell peppers. Finely chop the red onion and slice the Kalamata olives. Set aside.
- Mix the toppings: In a bowl, combine the diced vegetables, olives, finely chopped red onion, feta cheese, olive oil, fresh parsley or dill, dried oregano, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar. Stir gently to coat the veggies in the dressing and seasonings.
- Assemble the dip: Spread the hummus evenly on a serving platter or shallow bowl. Spoon the prepared veggie and feta mixture generously over the top of the hummus, allowing any juices to drizzle down for extra flavor.
- Add garnishes: Sprinkle optional toppings such as capers, radishes, pickles, toasted chickpeas, chopped chives, toasted pine nuts, and a dusting of paprika, cumin, or sumac on the dip as desired.
- Serve: Present the dip with lemon wedges and pita chips or sliced pita bread for dipping. Enjoy immediately or chill briefly for flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use plant-based feta cheese to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Feel free to add more or fewer toppings according to taste and availability.
- Leftover dip can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a smoother presentation, pulse the hummus briefly to ensure creaminess before spreading.
- To add crunch, toast pine nuts or chickpeas until golden and sprinkle on top just before serving.
