The smooth and creamy hummus loaded with fresh toppings will be a hit at your next get-together.
I’m not sure when my husband’s obsession with hummus started. It’s been several years, I know. It’s his go-to for a quick and healthy lunch or snack.
For his 40th birthday party, I decided to whip up some easy classic hummus. It’s the perfect appetizer for a party because you can make it ahead of time and everyone always loves it! And when it’s homemade, it always tastes better!
The key to smooth and airy hummus is to peel the shell from each chickpea. Trust me! It makes all the difference in the consistency of the blended hummus.
Once the chickpeas are blended in the food processor, I add the Tahini (give it a good stir!), garlic, lemon juice and salt and evenly blend. You’ll find the hummus is pretty thick at this point, so while the food processor is running, begin to add one tablespoon of water at a time until you reach your desired texture. 
This simple hummus is a winner already, but to make it a showstopper at my get-together, I am adding some trimmings to it and making this loaded with goodies.
I’m topping my hummus with fresh salty feta cheese, pickled red onions, sweet dried cherries, crispy chickpeas, and fresh chopped parsley.
Not only is this hummus now gorgeous on the table, but the different textures and flavors that perfectly compliment one another is out of this world!
Pita chips go perfectly with this, of course, but we tried dipping some fresh kettle cooked potato chips and blanched asparagus in this Loaded Party Hummus and it did not disappoint.
Get more recipes and read all the other details about this Swine and Dine: A Masculine 40th Birthday Party.
Do you have special trimmings that you add to your hummus?
- 15 ounces garbanzo beans drained and peeled
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2-3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves roughly chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Water as needed to thin
- fresh feta cheese crumbled
- pickled red onions
- dried cherries
- crispy chickpeas
- fresh chopped parsley
- olive oil for drizzling
- blanched asparagus for dipping
- kettle cooked potato chips for dipping
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Drain the chickpeas and peel the skin from each pea.
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In a food processor, blend the chickpeas for about 1 minute until clumps form.
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Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt and blend until smooth.
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For a light creamy mixture, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time while the processor is running. Blend until you get the correct smooth consistency.
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Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, garlic or lemon if needed.
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Top it with all the remaining ingredients, drizzle with olive oil and serve with blanched asparagus and kettle cooked chips.
Love the idea of loading up a hummus dip! Looks delicious. I have only ever made standard and roasted red pepper hummus so this will be a really fun one to try.
Think of all the possibilities, right?! I have so many other toppings I want to load it up with!
I love hummus and kettle cooked potato chips and blanched asparagus sounds like the perfect combination with it! I have yet to try making my own hummus, so I’ll definitely need to give this a whirl.
You’ll find it is super easy and you can vary it any way you want. Enjoy!
Yum, This sounds delicious! I love hummus but I usually just buy mine at the store. Looks like it is simple to make at home though. I will have to try this soon.
I buy many brands at the store too, but I promise you it is so much better homemade. It really is easy to make!
Oh my goodness! This looks like an amazing appetizer.
Thanks, Bailey!
I’ve never made hummus before but my husband loves it! I would probably skip the cherries but this feels easy and doable. Thanks for sharing.
You can add any topping you please…or leave it alone and enjoy a classic homemade hummus.
I feel like my husband would love this! He’s hummus obsessed too.
Awesome!
I love hummus! But this is taking it to another level!!!! Love this! Definitely trying this recipe over the weekend! 🙂
Hope you love it, Andrea!
This sounds so good! My husband is obsessed with hummus too, and I have a big container of tahini in the pantry!
Perfect! Enjoy!!!
Yum this looks so good! I love hummus and can’t believe I’ve never thought of doing a “loaded” version — can’t wait to try this out!
There are so many possibilities, I feel like you can’t go wrong with any trimmings you choose!
This recipe has almost all my favorites for hummus! But I also like pepperoncini and cucumbers!
It could be so fun to make this with a variety of trimmings, right!?
Mmm! This looks SO good! I definitely need to try this. I love hummus.
It’s so simple and so tasty!
This looks delicious! I never would have thought to peel the beans! Thanks for the tip!
You got it, Heather! Thanks for stopping!
What a great idea to add these toppings, it really makes the dip standout and look pretty!
Thanks! The textures and flavors are awesome together!
Yum! You are speaking my language! Pinning! I want to have a party now just so I can make this dip! It seriously looks incredible.
Yum is right! Thanks for stopping, Jane! I hope you get to party and chow on loaded hummus soon!
I am so excited to know the secret trick of hummus – peeling the chick peas! I can’t wait to give this a try. It looks incredible!
Makes all the difference! Hope you enjoy it!
You weren’t kidding when you said “loaded”! Man, this looks great!
Thanks! Isn’t it fun? Tastes amazing!