Middle Eastern Hummus Platter 🧄🥙🌿 Creamy, Colorful, and Perfect for Sharing

A Middle Eastern hummus platter is more than just dip — it’s a feast of textures and flavors.

Creamy hummus is the centerpiece, surrounded by fresh veggies, warm pita, olives, and bold garnishes that make it a stunning appetizer or light meal for sharing.

Ingredients (Serves 6–8 as an appetizer)

For the hummus

• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (reserve some liquid)
• ¼ cup tahini
• 3 tbsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp cumin
• Salt, to taste
• 2–3 tbsp reserved chickpea liquid (or water)

For the platter

• Warm pita bread, cut into wedges
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
• 1 cup assorted olives
• 1 carrot, cut into sticks
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• ¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
• Fresh parsley or mint, chopped (for garnish)
• Paprika or sumac, for sprinkling

Step 1: Make the hummus

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding chickpea liquid a tablespoon at a time until creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Step 2: Assemble the platter

Spread hummus in a wide bowl or shallow dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika or sumac.

Step 3: Add accompaniments

Arrange pita wedges, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, carrots, and bell pepper around the hummus. Scatter feta crumbles and fresh parsley or mint on top.

Step 4: Serve

Serve immediately as a centerpiece appetizer or light meal for sharing.

Flavor Variations

• Top hummus with roasted chickpeas or pine nuts for crunch
• Add a swirl of harissa or chili oil for spice
• Stir in roasted red peppers for a smoky-sweet twist
• Serve with lavash or flatbreads instead of pita

Pro Tips

• Peel chickpeas (or use canned peeled chickpeas) for the smoothest hummus
• Make hummus ahead — flavors improve after chilling for a few hours
• Use high-quality tahini for authentic nutty flavor
• Serve on a large platter or board for a dramatic presentation

Final Thoughts

A Middle Eastern Hummus Platter is creamy, colorful, and endlessly customizable — the ultimate crowd-pleaser for gatherings. Fresh, vibrant, and nourishing, it’s as beautiful to look at as it is to eat.

Blend it. Spread it. Share the mezze magic. 🧄🥙🌿

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