Consider this your hummus playground – a whole lotta blank canvases, topping ready. Start with homemade or store-bought, spread it on a platter, and load it up with the works. Traditional, non-traditional, cooked, raw, California-fresh – here's your master list.
I'll guide you through all sorts toppings so you can create your very own customized loaded hummus platter.
How to Make this Loaded Hummus
Use this recipe as a template and customize your own loaded hummus. Start with homemade hummus or store-bought. Spread it on a platter. Decoratively arrange toppings and load it up with the works.
Hummus Toppings
- Fava Beans (hummus ful)
- Sautéed Mushrooms (humus pitryot)
- Fried Cauliflower
- Cooked Chickpeas (hummus masabacha)
- Ground Spiced Lamb (humus basar)
- Chicken Livers
- Poached Egg
- Fresh Tomatoes
- Tomato Confit
- Garlic Confit
- Artichoke Hearts
- Peppers (both sweet and hot)
- Peppadew Peppers
- Cucumbers
- Radishes
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Capers (fresh or fried)
- Roasted Veggies
- Crispy Chickpeas
- Olives
- Pine Nuts or other nuts
- Pickles
- Feta Cheese
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh Herbs
- Za'atar
- Sumac
- Flaky Sea Salt
How to Assemble
Prep all your toppings: drain the artichoke hearts, cut the olives, cucumbers, peppers, cherry tomatoes, parsley and crumble the feta.
Spread hummus on a platter or dish.
Top hummus with your chosen toppings – artichoke hearts, olives, cucumbers, peppers, cherry tomatoes.
Sprinkle with feta, parsley, za'atar, sumac, and optional spices. Drizzle with olive oil.
Serve with pita chips, crackers, or bread.
Cooks Tips
- Both homemade or store-bought hummus work for this dish.
- Hummus will keep for 5 days in the fridge.
- Homemade hummus will thicken in the fridge. Thin out using 1 tbsp of cold water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- When possible, use local and sustainably sourced veggies for the toppings.
- If you're transporting this dish, make it in a baking dish for easy mobility.
Hummus Variations
Consider this your hummus playground – endless colorful riffs, other mediterranean dips included.
- Beet Hummus – a vibrant, earthy roasted beet hummus that's marvelously magenta.
- Carrot Hummus – a bright carrot hummus that works wonderfully with every color of the carrot rainbow.
- Black Hummus – a dramatic hummus made with black tahini for a richer, nuttier, more intense flavor.
- Butternut Squash Hummus – roasted squash adds a seasonal sweet-and-savory twist to classic hummus.
- Hummus with Spiced Lamb – a popular Middle Eastern dish that turns hummus into a hearty appetizer or full meal.
- Hummus Without Tahini – classic hummus, minus the tahini — call it what you want.
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus – classic hummus gets a sweet, smoky, orange-ish red upgrade with roasted red peppers.
If you're looking for the perfect hummus – topping – these crispy chickpeas were made for every bowl.
Or try green tahini for a brighter, zestier, herbaceous twist on the classic Middle Eastern tahini sauce, whipped feta for a creamy, tangy, party-perfect Mediterranean dip, labneh for a thick, creamy Middle Eastern 2-ingredient yogurt cheese, muhammara – a sweet, sour, smoky, spicy roasted red pepper and walnut dip, or my black bean dip – think my classic hummus, swap garbanzo beans for black beans and lemon for lime.
If you try this, I'd love to hear about it – leave a comment below and let me know, and tag me on IG, @danielagerson, so I can see too!
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I am salivating by just thinking of this recipe!
Thank you for sharing 🙏🙏🙏😘
Absolute pleasure Jacqueline!!! It's so super quick and easy to make and such a delight to eat :)!
Oh wow! This looks amazing! I love how full of veggies this is. Such a great idea for a party too.
Yessssss exactly!!! Such a party friendly dish and so super easy to make! I like whipping up homemade hummus but store bought cant def work to and then just load up all the goodies and voila you're all done :).
The way you plated this hummus dish is absolutely beautiful! This would definitely be an impressive appetizer for a dinner party, I love it!
Thank ya so much Kate!!! I ADORE plating food! It's def an impressive party appetizer and super easy to make too :).
This is a fabulous idea. I love hummus but serving it with all these delicious layers makes it even better! Can't wait to dig in!
Awesome Jacqueline super stoked on your super sweet feedback! Can't wait for ya to try it and happy digging in :)!
You've totally inspired me to make hummus this week. Your toppings are to DIE for! Thank you for the tips, too. Pinning immediately, and can't wait to revisit in a couple of days!
You are too kind Sara!!! I'm so super stoked to hear that! Thanks so much for the sweet feedback :).
Love the twist on a 7-Layer Dip! This is definitely my kind of hummus with all my favorite things and it looks divine! Pinning to make this for my next get-together; I think it's going to be a hit!
Yessssss!!!! So super stoked to hear that Carol! Def a party pleasing dish to make! So easy and always a hit :)!
This looks delicious! I'm loving all the fresh flavors & colors -- what a great appetizer to share! Thanks for all the helpful tips, as well! 🙂
Absolute pleasure Amy! And thank ya for the sweet feedback! It's def an epic appetizer to share :).
Loaded hummus! Such a great idea! This would be perfect for a casual party with friends!
Exactly Charity! Thanks so much for the feedback Charity! Really appreciate it :)!
All these veggies on top look soooooo good! This is such a great alternative option to traditional 7 layer dip! Perfect for upcoming football season.
Yesss!!! My thoughts exactly Lauren! And there's so many different seasonal variations for the toppings too :).
Oh my... what a feast. I love humus but never tried anything like this. Looks and sounds amazing. I love the flavors you combined here. I must give this a try asap.
Yessss! Please do Natalie! I think you'll love it! And please let me know how it goes after too :).
Hummus is my love language! All of the layers in this are making me drool. I especially love the olives! I can't wait to make this for our next patio party.
So super stoked to hear that Jordan! Thank so much! Think it will be a HIT at your next patio party :).
In the recipe description it calls for garlic in the hummus but in the ingredient list I can not see the garlic. How much would you recommend?
Oiy vay Sarah you are right! I rec 2 cloves chopped in the hummus. Just updated the recipe! Sorry about that ;-).