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Hummus Heaped with Tomatoes and Cucumbers

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A vibrant and fresh dish featuring creamy hummus topped with a lively salad of cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and herbs, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For serving
  • 4 large pitas, toasted, cut into wedges Toasted for added flavor
  • 2 cups prepared hummus Use your favorite store-bought or homemade
  • Olive oil For drizzling
For the topping
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped small
  • 8 ounces small cucumbers, washed, unpeeled, chopped small Use firm cucumbers for crunch
  • 0.25 medium red onion, chopped small
  • 0.5 Juice of lemon About half a lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper To taste
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley Plus more herbs for garnish
  • Sumac and/or zaatar (optional) For added flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spread hummus on a large plate with the back of a spoon, creating swirls and cavities, about 1/2-inch thickness.
  2. Drizzle the hummus lightly with 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil until it gleams.
Topping Preparation
  1. Mix tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, lemon juice, and about 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium bowl for 30 seconds.
  2. Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then stir for 10 seconds.
  3. If you have sumac, add about 1/4 teaspoon and toss to distribute evenly.
  4. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley until the herbs blend.
Assembly
  1. Heap the salad onto the hummus, filling the swirls and cavities so the vegetables sit high in the center.
  2. Arrange pita wedges all around the hummus bank to form a ring, spacing them evenly.
  3. Finish with an extra sprinkle of zaatar, sumac, and more fresh herbs, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve family-style and pair with warm flatbreads, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad. For best texture, assemble the salad just before serving.

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