A quick, easy and deliciously crowd-pleasing 7-layer hummus recipe that’s bursting with bright and bold Mediterranean flavors!
This dish is as fun to look at as it is to eat!
Why this Recipe Works
- Quick & Easy! Can even use store bought hummus to make the recipe even faster.
- Versatile! The dish readily lends itself to all sorts of toppings and is adaptable to every season.
- Low maintenance and highly impressive! This dish falls in that magic intersection of low maintenance and looks highly impressive, making it perfect for entertaining or a weeknight meal.
What is Hummus?
Hummus is a dip or spread that originated in the Middle East. Traditionally, it is made from chickpeas, ground sesame seeds (tahini), olive oil, lemon, garlic, and cumin.
Store Bought Hummus vs. Homemade Hummus
Homemade is so much better! The hummus recipe below can be whipped up in 10 minutes! And you can make the hummus in advance and add the layers the day of serving. Use store bought if you really must but please know you’re really only saving 10 minutes and will sacrifice some delicious flavor!
All the layers fancy up a simple hummus appetizer!
How to Make this Easy 7 Layer Hummus
Put all hummus ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree. Spread hummus on a plate or dish. All the toppings. You’re done!
Sometime I serve the 7-layer hummus on a white marble board:
And some on a black slate
Other ideas for topping:
- Poached egg
- Garlic confit
- Pine Nuts
- Roasted Veggies (such as beets, cauliflower, and/or eggplant)
- Sautéed Mushrooms
- Pickles
- Chicken Livers
- Lamb or ground meat
All the delicious goodness on top!
Cooks Tips:
- Quality matters! Get the best possible tahini you can find.
- The hummus can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Hummus will thicken in the fridge. Thin out with 1 tablespoon of cold water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- It’s possible to substitute store bought hummus for homemade.
- When possible, use local and organic veggies for the toppings.
- If you’re transporting this dish, make it in a baking dish for easy mobility.
- If you're vegan, simply omit the feta.
Check out all my hummus-licious varieties: roasted beet hummus, carrot hummus, butternut squash hummus, hummus with spiced lamb, black tahini hummus and last def not least, plain (aka original) hummus.
This recipe is inspired from A Couple Cooks - Pretty Simple Cooking.
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Easy 7 Layer Hummus
Ingredients
For the Hummus
- 1 can chickpeas,
- 2/3 cup tahini
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1-2 zest & juice lemons
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- kosher salt
- pepper
For the 7 Layers
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts drained
- 1/4 cup olives cut in half
- 1/2 cup cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup peppadew peppers half in half or quarters
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1/4 cup feta crumbled
- 1 tablespoon parlsey minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil optional
- za'atar, sumac, flaky sea salt, black pepper optional
Instructions
For the Hummus
- Combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt in the bowl of a food processor.
- With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin or salt as needed. I like mine extra garlicky and lemony! Ready made hummus will keep in the fridge up to 5 days until you're ready to use.
For the 7 Layers
- Prep all your layers: drain the artichoke hearts, cut the olives, cucumbers, peppers, cherry tomaotes, parsley and crumbel the feta.
- Spread hummus on a platter or dish.
- Top hummus with the artichoke hearts, olives, cucumbers, peppers, and cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle hummus with feta, parsley, and optional spices. Drizlle with olive oil.
- Serve with pita chips, crackers, or bread.
Notes
- Quality matters! Get the best possible tahini you can find.
- The hummus can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Hummus will thicken in the fridge. Thin out with 1 tablespoon of cold water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- It’s possible to substitute store bought hummus for homemade.
- When possible, use local and organic veggies for the toppings.
- If you’re transporting this dish, make it in a baking dish for easy mobility.
- If you're vegan, simply omit the feta.
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 ;-).