Hi Friends!
Just popping in with a quick post today. As you know, this weekend is Memorial Day weekend. If I had to guess, I’d say many of you will be going to a cookout/family gathering/party of some kind. I’d also guess many of those get-togethers will be filled with unhealthy foods and you’ll probably be indulging in some of them.
And that’s fine…but why not balance it out with some healthy stuff?!
When Hubby & I go out to eat at one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants, we always get the hummus. It comes with a little side dish of marinated tomatoes, cucumbers and olives. He loves it and I’ve been meaning to recreate it at home but just haven’t gotten around to it. When I saw this idea in Kraft Magazine, I knew it’d be a great compromise until I get around to making the marinated version.
Here’s what you do. Make a batch of your favorite hummus. I chose roasted red pepper, but garlic would be good too. If you’re in a pinch, pick some up at the store…but we all know homemade is better! Spread it on a plate and top with diced veggies. I used cucumber, tomato, red pepper, red onion and feta cheese! Add olives if you like them or leave them off like I did.
Serve with crackers or pita chips.
This is a fun twist on the typical plain old hummus and veggie sticks! In fact, it’s so pretty I bet it will be gone before you know it. The perfect party appetizer if you ask me 🙂
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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Jaren@KiwiFitBlog says
That looks delicious! I love feta!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I love brings hummus or other healthy party-fare to events. That way I always know there’s something there for me to eat… in addition to all the fun treats, of course. 🙂
Miz says
oooh you had me at CHUNKY and the fact I need to bring something to a big party on monday 🙂
Aparna B. says
Love this idea! What a great way to snack healthy and have everything on the hummus already! Yummy 🙂
Linz @ Itz Linz says
YUM! i still want to make your fruity salsa!
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says
This looks delicious!!! I’m a sucker for hummus.
jobo says
Wow, that looks so good and easy and would even make just a simple great MEAL too. I wish I was home to make this! Craving home made foods! have a great weekend!!
Kierston says
I love hummus! Yum Yum!
Sarah k @ the pajama chef says
i love the addition of feta! yum!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
yum! you can’t go wrong with hummus + veggies!
Jillian @ sprinkle massacre says
Great idea….. makes hummus into a real meal, since some of us (cough, me) can actually eat just hummus and pita as a meal lol…
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says
ok I definitely need to make this!! I actually was just on the hunt for some super light, healthy recipes I could throw together for Memorial Day by the pool this weekend…I am definitely going to create something like this!
Lisa says
Looks great! I love making my own hummus since I don’t like tahini, but I like your idea of making it chunky and adding some things on top
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
I make a big ol’ batch of hummus every Sunday. Everyone in my house gobbles it down for snacks or sandwiches.
Perfect idea for cook outs!
PavementRunner says
oooohhhh…. i wanna make that!
[email protected] says
this looks so good! reminds me of a dish i get at a restaurant too. i love it loaded with feta 🙂
Val says
Feta is a great addition to this! Every once in awhile I strain some Greek yogurt so that it becomes like a cottage cheese and have it with hummus. Oof, Memorial Day is always a tough one to keep healthy on!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
Yum! As always, this looks delicious!! 🙂
Talia @ Bite Size Wellness says
Mmmmm hummus! There is this place in the city that has a chicken and mushroom hummus plate. You’d fall in love. Swear.
Jocelyn @ Peace Love Nutrition says
I love putting a scoop of hummus on my salads or with my omelets !
Katie Heddleston says
Hello blog redesign!! When did this happen!? I’ve been reading on my phone mostly because of Xander — but love what you’ve done with it!
Lindsay says
it’s been a couple months but thanks!!! i LOVE IT!
Katie Heddleston says
MOnths?! Eeep! That must mean that this was my first comment since xander was born — I feel so bad!
Michelle says
This looks amazing! I love hummus but have never even thought about adding stuff to it, I just usually dip veggies or crackers/chips in it. I will definitely have to give this one a try!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
hummus and veggies make my heart happy
Stephanie says
Lovely, combines 2 of my faves, hummus and greek salad!
Thank you
Ashley @ Freckles & Spice says
Easily one of my favorite meals too. Giant hummus bowls will never get old me for. That maybe tonights dinner too.
Leonor @FoodFaithFitness says
A friend of mine made something similar to this. It was delicious.
Lauren @ Lawfully Wedded Wife says
This is a great idea! Hummus is awesome for parties of any kind! 🙂
Mary@FitandFed says
This is a good idea– and I have a half-batch of cooked chickpeas in the fridge right now. Thanks!
Mary@FitandFed says
Lindsay I did end up making hummus tonight. I had the co-op cut me an especially small piece of brined sheep’s milk feta from the tub (if I get a big chunk it will just go bad). I topped the feta pretty much as you have above and it was really good. Thanks again for the inspiration!
Lindsay says
i’m so glad to hear it! i’ve made it about 4 times since I posted about it 🙂
Mary@FitandFed says
Hi Lindsay, I blogged about the Greek vegetarian dinner I made, including your hummus, and linked back here.
Lindsay says
awesome!! off to check it out!
Kelly Youmans says
This looks so amazing! Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to try it! 🙂
susie bee on Maui says
great appetizer Lindsay.
you were my secret recipe club blog this month! 🙂
Lindsay says
thank you!! my family and i just got back from spending a week in Maui and LOVED IT!!