Layered Hummus Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
95 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Layered Hummus Dip
Description
This dip assembles layers beginning with a generous spread of hummus, either store-bought or homemade. Fresh cucumber and tomato are finely diced and sprinkled over the hummus, which provides crispness and fresh flavor contrasts. Optional extras like minced red onion and olives can be added for complexity.
The dip is finished by crumbled feta cheese that adds a salty creaminess, fresh parsley for herbal brightness, and a drizzle of sweet balsamic glaze to balance the savory ingredients. These layers create varied textures and flavors — creamy, crunchy, tangy, and sweet.
Presented with an assortment of crunchy pita chips, cucumber sticks, carrots, or bell pepper slices, this dip serves well as a casual appetizer or snack. It requires no cooking and assembles quickly, making it practical for entertaining or easy home enjoyment.
For convenience, homemade hummus can be prepared if desired, and balsamic glaze may be made by reducing balsamic vinegar until syrupy. Nutrition values depend on ingredients used.
Ingredients
- 10 oz hummus choose your favorite!, package
- ¼ cup cucumber diced
- ¼ cup diced tomato
- ⅛ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 TBSP parsley fresh chopped
- balsamic glaze for topping, sweet
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- red onion minced
- olive
Instructions
- Get ready to tackle that party prep to-do list because your easy appetizer pretty much just walked into the kitchen and made itself!
- Spread hummus onto a plate.
- Finely chop cucumber and tomatoes plus any extra veggies you'd like to add like olives and/or red onion.
- Sprinkle the veggies on top of the hummus and top with a dizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Top with crumbled feta and fresh parsley.
- Feel free to add any extras of your favorite hummus toppings! Surround with an array of crunchy pita chips and veggies. Because, duh. Enjoy!
Notes
- Homemade hummus can be used if preferred, prepared from chickpeas and a food processor.
- Balsamic glaze can be purchased or made by simmering balsamic vinegar until thickened.
- Serve with fresh vegetable sticks like cucumber, carrot, and bell pepper for added crunch alongside pita chips.
- Nutrition information varies depending on specific ingredient brands and amounts used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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