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A Mediterranean salad with hummus is a fresh, flavorful, and protein-packed dish that can be easily tailored to suit your tastes. This versatile salad combines the richness of homemade hummus (or store-bought) with vibrant vegetables, hearty proteins, and a dash of lemony brightness. Whether you’re preparing it for a quick lunch or serving it as part of a Mediterranean feast, this dish offers a wholesome and satisfying meal. Let’s dive into how you can create this delicious Mediterranean hummus salad.
What to Serve with Mediterranean Hummus Salad
Now that your Mediterranean hummus salad is ready, here are some tasty ways to serve and enjoy it:
- Pita Bread
A mediterranean hummus platter isn’t complete without some soft, warm pita bread. Stuff the salad into pita pockets with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers for a portable meal. - Crackers or Breadsticks
Serve this salad as a dip alongside crunchy crackers or breadsticks for a quick snack or appetizer. - On a Bed of Greens
Transform this salad into a Mediterranean hummus bowl by serving it over a bed of mixed greens. Add some extra veggies like cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, or shredded carrots for additional crunch. - Mediterranean Wrap
Roll the salad up in a wrap or tortilla for a Mediterranean-inspired lunch on the go. Add extra hummus as a spread and sprinkle in some feta cheese for added flavor. - Vegetable Crudité
This hummus salad recipe pairs beautifully with raw vegetables like bell pepper strips, cucumber slices, and baby carrots. Serve as part of a larger Mediterranean spread for a light, healthy option.
Rice or Quinoa
For a heartier meal, serve the salad over a bed of rice or quinoa. The grains provide a filling, nutritious base, and the flavors of the hummus salad complement them perfectly.
Mediterranean Salad with Hummus
Hummus Salad Recipe Ingredients
Substitution
Note
- 2 cups hummus (homemade or store bought)
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
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1.5 bell pepper, diced
diced
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, chopped
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- fresh cracked pepper to taste
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15oz canned chicken, drained
canned tuna, salmon
How to Make Mediterranean Hummus Salad
Step 1
mixing bowl Prepare the Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of hummus (whether homemade hummus or your favorite store-bought variety), 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard, 1.5 diced bell peppers, 1/3 cup of diced red onion, 1/2 cup of finely chopped fresh parsley, and 1/3 cup of chopped Kalamata olives. The dijon mustard adds a nice tang to the creamy hummus, while the olives lend a briny saltiness, perfectly balancing out the sweetness of the bell peppers and the freshness of the parsley.
Step 2
Add Lemon and Pepper
Squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the mixture and season with fresh cracked pepper to taste. The lemon juice adds a zesty, citrusy brightness that complements the richness of the hummus, while the pepper adds a subtle hint of spice. At this point, avoid adding extra salt, as the Kalamata olives and dijon mustard provide enough sodium for flavor.
Step 3
Incorporate the Protein
Next, fold in the protein of your choice. This recipe works wonderfully with 15 oz of canned chicken, tuna, or even salmon. These proteins add heartiness to the salad and turn it into a filling meal. If you’re prepping for the week, consider keeping the hummus base and protein separate until you’re ready to eat. This way, you can add variety to your meals by switching up the protein each day — one day you can make a mediterranean chicken hummus salad, while the next you can enjoy a mediterranean tuna hummus salad.
Step 4
Serve and Enjoy
Now that your salad is ready, there are many ways to enjoy it. Stuff it into a pita with some lettuce and tomato for a satisfying sandwich, serve it with crackers as a snack, or scoop it over a bed of greens for a light, fresh salad. This mediterranean salad with hummus can be eaten in various ways, making it a versatile addition to your meal rotation.
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Mediterranean Salad with Hummus
Kevin Curry
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups hummus (homemade or store bought)
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
-
1.5 bell pepper, diced
- diced
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, chopped
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- fresh cracked pepper to taste
-
15oz canned chicken, drained
- canned tuna, salmon
INSTRUCTIONS
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Prepare the Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of hummus (whether homemade hummus or your favorite store-bought variety), 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard, 1.5 diced bell peppers, 1/3 cup of diced red onion, 1/2 cup of finely chopped fresh parsley, and 1/3 cup of chopped Kalamata olives. The dijon mustard adds a nice tang to the creamy hummus, while the olives lend a briny saltiness, perfectly balancing out the sweetness of the bell peppers and the freshness of the parsley. -
Add Lemon and Pepper
Squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the mixture and season with fresh cracked pepper to taste. The lemon juice adds a zesty, citrusy brightness that complements the richness of the hummus, while the pepper adds a subtle hint of spice. At this point, avoid adding extra salt, as the Kalamata olives and dijon mustard provide enough sodium for flavor.
-
Incorporate the Protein
Next, fold in the protein of your choice. This recipe works wonderfully with 15 oz of canned chicken, tuna, or even salmon. These proteins add heartiness to the salad and turn it into a filling meal. If you’re prepping for the week, consider keeping the hummus base and protein separate until you’re ready to eat. This way, you can add variety to your meals by switching up the protein each day — one day you can make a mediterranean chicken hummus salad, while the next you can enjoy a mediterranean tuna hummus salad. -
Serve and Enjoy
Now that your salad is ready, there are many ways to enjoy it. Stuff it into a pita with some lettuce and tomato for a satisfying sandwich, serve it with crackers as a snack, or scoop it over a bed of greens for a light, fresh salad. This mediterranean salad with hummus can be eaten in various ways, making it a versatile addition to your meal rotation.
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