With the 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.
1canChickpeas+ 2-3 tbsp Chickpea water from the can
1/3cupTahini paste
2clovesGarlic
1/2cupRoasted Red Peppers
2tbspOlive Oilextra virgin
1tbspLemon Juice
1/4teaspoonSaltup to 1/2 teaspoon depending on taste
Mediterranean Platter
1cupRoasted Red Pepper Hummus
2cupsMixed Greens
1/2cupCherry Tomatoeshalved
1/2cupOlivesKalamata & Castelvetrano
1/2cupCucumbercubed
1/3cupRoasted Red Pepperscut
1/3cupFetacrumbled
1/2cupParsleychopped
1/2LemonJuiced
1tbspOlive Oilextra virgin
1/2teaspoonOreganodried
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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.
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;
Finishing up the plate: season it with salt, pepper, and oregano, squeeze the lemon juice and drizzle with olive oil;