Written by Brynn McDowell• March 8, 2022• 2:16 pm• Appetizers, Recipes, Soup / Salad / Sides • 44 Comments

Loaded Mediterranean Hummus

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Loaded Mediterranean Hummus is the perfect healthy game day snack and easy to make in minutes. A crowd pleasing appetizer.

This creamy and flavorful Mediterranean hummus takes a simple hummus recipe and tops it with great flavors and textures like olives, herbs, spices, and a bit of salty feta cheese. It’s great with pita, crackers, or even raw veggies.

Please note this post was originally posted in 2018 but the recipe has been updated and pictures retaken.

Football and Name Calling

Ever since the hubby began playing Fantasy Football a few years ago, we’ve become those “game day” people. The ones that curl up on the couch on Sundays and feast on yummy food while shouting at our tv.

I’ve been a Bear’s fan ever since I was a little kid (we grew up in Illinois). True story – my sisters and I loved to say the name “Dick Butkus” because it’s as close to a bad word as we were allowed. I mean picture yourself a 7 year old kid, being able to say “dick” and “butkus” without getting into trouble is pretty darn fun.

Game Day Snacks

Nowadays, I get just as much enjoyment out of the game day snacks as I do the actual games each week. Anything that involves dipping or melted cheese is always a top favorite of mine.

The only trouble with a lot of game day snacks is that they leaving you feeling too full for dinner, bloated or hungry again two hours later.

It’s all about balance and that’s why I was on the hunt for a easy to prepare, healthy game day snack that still tasted delicious and included dipping and cheese.

If you are looking for more great party food recipes, check out this collection of Mediterranean Diet Inspired Game Day Snacks.

Loaded Mediterranean Hummus

The answer to my game day prayers – this loaded mediterranean hummus.

It uses this simple Homemade Hummus recipe but then jazzes it up with olives, feta, fresh herbs and spices.

If you don’t have the time to (or just simply don’t want to) make your own hummus, you could also easily use store bought hummus for this recipe. Check out our tips on Buying Store Bought Hummus, including some of our favorite store bought brands.

Simple enough to whip up quickly but fancy enough to impress the neighbors. Plus it’s a much healthier choice than some of the game day alternatives. Hummus is a good source of protein and the toppings add some fiber and a little bit of heart healthy fat to keep you full and satisfied.

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Loaded Mediterranean Hummus

Loaded Mediterranean Hummus is the perfect healthy game day snack or simple appetizer and easy to make in minutes.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword hummus

Prep Time 10

Total Time 5

Servings 2 cups

Author Brynn at The Domestic Dietitian

Ingredients

2 cups hummus (we love using Homemade Hummus <recipe below> but store bought could also work)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup olives, sliced
2 tbsp feta cheese
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tsp sumac
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Place your hummus in your serving dish
Drizzle with olive oil
Top with tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sumac. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley
Serve with crackers, pitas, chips or veggies

Notes

This is our favorite Homemade Hummus recipe

What’s your favorite game day snack?

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Tags: bell peppers, crackers, feta, hummus, mediterranean, olives Last modified: May 31, 2022

About the Author / Brynn McDowell

Welcome! I have found that daily life is a balancing act all on it's own, add in trying to maintain a healthy (and happy!) home and you have yourself the possibility of pure chaos. I'm here to share experiences and tips on how to create a mediterranean inspired diet and lifestyle in a hectic home.