A Summertime Picnic Fave: Greek Salad Loaded Hummus
Greek Salad Loaded Hummus - Global Dish - Stephanie Arsenault
Hummus is one of those items that’s always great to have in the fridge. It’s inexpensive to buy, easy to make, and is delicious with just about anything. Here, in this Greek Salad Loaded Hummus, it’s the base of a drool-worthy appetizer that is dressed to impress. Bonus: it’s healthy, vegetarian, and can even be made vegan if you skip the feta.
Sold on the hummus? Let’s talk about what to drink with it. The appie itself is vegetable-forward, light, and perfect for warmer months, so pair it with a nice, juicy rosé or a crisp white wine; either of those will work their magic with the flavor and saltiness of the cheese and olives. Bon appétit, friends!
Greek Salad Loaded Hummus - Global Dish - Stephanie Arsenault
Greek Salad Loaded Hummus - Global Dish - Stephanie Arsenault
Greek Salad Loaded Hummus
Serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup hummus, store-bought or homemade
½ cup diced Persian cucumber {about one medium}
½ cup diced cherry tomatoes {one large handful}
½ cup diced bell pepper {about half of a medium pepper}
1 green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon white or white wine vinegar
½ cup chopped or crumbled feta
10 pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
Fresh pitas, cut into wedges, to serve
1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
INSTRUCTIONS:
Spread hummus out on a medium-sized serving dish, leaving about a third of it free for the pita wedges; set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and green onion. Whisk the Greek seasoning, virgin olive oil, and vinegar in a small bowl, and pour it over the veggie mixture. Stir to combine, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon the salad over the hummus.
Next, sprinkle the feta and olives over top of the salad. Arrange the pita wedges on the bare part of the plate, and then sprinkle the parsley over top of everything. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to one day (keep the pita wedges separate until ready to serve).
Greek Salad Loaded Hummus - Global Dish - Stephanie Arsenault