MEDITERRANEAN PLATTER WITH HUMMUS & FETA RECIPE

COURSE: APPETIZER | CUISINE: MEDITERRANEAN
KEYWORD: EASY, HOMEMADE, PARTY, QUICK PREP TIME: 15 MINUTESSERVINGS: 4 CALORIES: 205 KCAL | AUTHOR: EDYTA

With arrival of summer, so too comes the call for light and refreshing meals. This Mediterranean Platter with homemade roasted red pepper hummus, a medley of fresh veggies, olives and feta, is the perfect way to satisfy this summer itch. Serve it with some pita bread and I'm sure it'll leave you feeling amazing.

INGREDIENTS

ROASTED RED PEPPERS HUMMUS

1 can Chickpeas + 2-3 tbsp Chickpea water from the can
1/3 cup Tahini paste
2 cloves Garlic
1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers
2 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
1/4 teaspoon Salt up to 1/2 teaspoon depending on taste

MEDITERRANEAN PLATTER

1 cup Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
2 cups Mixed Greens
1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
1/2 cup Olives Kalamata & Castelvetrano
1/2 cup Cucumber cubed
1/3 cup Roasted Red Peppers cut
1/3 cup Feta crumbled
1/2 cup Parsley chopped
1/2 Lemon Juiced
1 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
1/2 teaspoon Oregono dried
Salt & pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Making the hummus: In a food processor combine all the hummus ingredients and mix pulsing until you get to the right consistency of your liking.

2. Assembling the Platter: Place hummus in the middle of the plater, spread lettuce around, add tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, roasted peppers, feta and parsley around the hummus;

3. Finishing up the plate: season it with salt, pepper and oregano, squize the lemon juice and drizzle with olive oil;

4. Serving: serve with fresh or toasted pita bread.