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Simple Hummus Mezze Platter for Easy Entertaining

A colorful Mezze platter featuring a large swirl of hummus topped with olive oil and herbs, surrounded by radishes, feta cubes, asparagus, and olives.
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Create a beautiful, low-stress mezze platter anchored by hummus and surrounded by marinated spring vegetables and cheese for your next social eating gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Pita bread or vegetable sticks for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the hummus: Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt in a food processor. Process until smooth, adding 1-2 tablespoons of water if needed to reach a creamy consistency. Transfer to a serving dish.
  2. Marinate the vegetables: In a small bowl, toss the asparagus and radishes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt. If you prefer the asparagus softer, quickly blanch it in boiling water for 1 minute, then immediately transfer to ice water. Pat dry.
  3. Assemble the platter: Arrange the hummus in the center of a large board or platter.
  4. Place the marinated vegetables, Kalamata olives, and cubed feta cheese around the hummus.
  5. Drizzle the entire platter lightly with the remaining olive oil.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top for color.
  7. Serve immediately with warm pita bread or fresh vegetable sticks for grazing.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, roast the asparagus and radishes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes before marinating.
  • You can prepare the hummus up to two days ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
  • This vegetarian grazing table works well with other additions like marinated artichoke hearts or roasted red peppers.

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