Description
A vibrant and shareable Mediterranean mezze platter featuring creamy hummus, briny olives, and rich burrata, perfect for entertaining or a light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup ice water
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup mixed olives (Kalamata, Castelvetrano)
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- Pita bread or crackers for serving
Instructions
- If using dried chickpeas, cook them in water until tender, then drain. Alternatively, use canned chickpeas.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Process until smooth, adding ice water as needed for desired consistency.
- Transfer hummus to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with a sprinkle of paprika or parsley.
- Arrange hummus, burrata, olives, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs on a large platter.
- Sprinkle toasted pine nuts over the platter and serve with warm pita or crackers.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes to the hummus.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (if using canned chickpeas) or 1 hour (if using dried)
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean