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Fresh Mediterranean Summer Grazing Board with Creamy Hummus

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A quick and easy Mediterranean-inspired grazing board featuring fresh vegetables, creamy homemade hummus, toasted pita, and a variety of complementary flavors perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 15-ounce (425 g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • 2–3 tablespoons cold water (to thin the hummus)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 English cucumber, sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1 cup seedless green grapes
  • Fresh parsley or mint leaves for garnish
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (or dairy-free alternative)
  • Optional: thinly sliced prosciutto or cured meats
  • Pita bread, cut into triangles and lightly toasted
  • Handful of roasted almonds or pistachios

Instructions

  1. Make the Creamy Hummus (about 10 minutes): In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Pulse until smooth. Slowly add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until creamy and spreadable. Adjust salt or lemon juice as needed. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
  2. Prepare the Fresh Ingredients (10-15 minutes): Halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber into rounds, rinse olives, wash and dry grapes. Crumble feta cheese. Slice prosciutto or cured meats if using.
  3. Toast the Pita Bread (5 minutes): Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut pita into triangles, arrange on baking sheet, and toast for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden and crisp. Alternatively, toast in a dry skillet over medium heat.
  4. Arrange the Board (5 minutes): Place bowl of hummus on serving board. Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, olives, grapes, and feta cheese around it. Add toasted pita triangles and scatter roasted nuts. Garnish with parsley or mint leaves.
  5. Final Touches: Drizzle olive oil over veggies and sprinkle cracked black pepper if desired. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Use canned chickpeas rinsed well to reduce canned flavor. Peeling chickpeas is optional for extra silky hummus. Toast pita just before serving to keep crisp. Arrange items in clusters for best presentation. Hummus can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in fridge. For gluten-free, substitute pita with gluten-free crackers or veggie sticks.

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