Best Loaded Hummus Recipe (2024)

Published: Apr 16, 2020 · Modified: Jul 1, 2021 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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This loaded hummus recipe with all the fixings is ready in 15 minutes and is perfect for any time of day. Enjoy a creamy hummus topped with veggies, nuts and a drizzle of olive oil.

Dips and spreads are a big part of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. From simple labnehand hummusto baba ganoush and muhammara, no spread is complete without a fresh and delicious dip. If you love dips as much as I do and are always looking for new ideas to up your dip game, you need to try this recipe!

Table Of Contents:

Why this recipe works
Ingredients
Instructions
Serving suggestions
Frequently Asked Questions
More dips and spreads
Step-by-Step Recipe

Why this recipe works

In addition to being a showstopper on your dining table, this is the perfect dip for parties and gatherings because:

It’s vegan and gluten free, therefore everyone can enjoy it.
It’s simple and doesn’t call for many ingredients.
The ingredients are fresh and pair well with each other.
There are endless options for the topping and you can choose as many toppings as you like.

Ingredients

First and foremost, you need hummus. You can either use homemade hummus or store-bought. I usually use a classic recipe, but you can also use spicy hummus, roasted garlic hummus or roasted red pepper hummus for more flavor. What’s great about this recipe is that there are so many ingredients you can use to load your hummus. Here are a few suggestions:

Vegetables

Chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion and cucumbers are the vegetables that work well in this recipe. Make sure to use red onion since it’s sweeter than white or yellow onion when eaten raw.

Marinated items

Kalamata or green olives, marinated artichokes and even sundried tomatoes would be great additions.

Herbs

Parsley, cilantro and mint add so much freshness and brightness. I truly love the bright green colors!

Nuts

If you have any walnuts, almonds or pine nuts on hand, sprinkle some on top of this hummus - the extra crunch is a bonus!

Cheese

Some crumbled feta cheese will provide a nice texture and flavor that goes well with the other components of this dish. If you are not a fan of feta or don’t have it, you can also opt for marinated or plain cubed mozzarella cheese.

Spices

A sprinkle of sumac and Aleppo pepper brings flavor to each layer of the dish. Your hummus is probably spiced already, but you’d want every layer to have some Mediterranean flavor!

Olive oil

Last but definitely not least is the olive oil. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil brings this dish together. Using quality olive oil is very important in middle eastern and Mediterranean cooking.

Instructions

Prepare the hummus: For this recipe, you can use my authentic homemade hummus recipeor a store-bought one. Spread the hummus on a platter using the back of a spoon. It doesn’t have to be perfect because it will be topped with other ingredients.
Assemble the toppings: Top the hummus with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers and onion. Add parsley and olives on top of the vegetables.
Finishing touches: Sprinkle some feta and parsley on the loaded hummus and serve.

Serving suggestions

This is a complete appetizer or even a light meal on its own. Serve it as part of a mezze platter with some homemade pita bread, lavash or pita chips for dipping.

This dip would go perfect on a Mediterranean style dinner alongside Mediterranean chicken, garlic chicken, beef shish kabob or some juicy shish tawook. This would make a colorful and vibrant spread that you will love and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

What to do with the leftovers?

If you have any leftovers, simply cover the platter with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to two days. I don’t recommend freezing this layered hummus because the topping would lose their texture and flavor.

More dips and spreads

Beet Hummus Recipe
Homemade Tahini Recipe
Baked Brie With Honey And Nuts
How To Make Pomegranate Molasses

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