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| Greek Fresh Hummus Skewers |
Introduction
At a summer party on a rooftop once, a host served some Fusion Mediterranean delicacies on wooden skewers that seemed straight out of heaven and bliss. His style of plating was extraordinary, and there was a skewer with dainty clouds of hummus squeezed between cubes of creamy feta, a cherry tomato, and a cucumber, all of which were topped with olive oil and oregano. This felt like a dish you could eat on the go, and it was simple, fresh, and exceptionally well made.
These Fresh Hummus Skewers Greek styles encourages you to let your imagination go wild while preparing it. This let’s you come up with your own ideas for a light starter, a dish for a picnic, or even part of a tray for entertaining guests. These skewers do use some Greek ingredients like lemon and feta. Olive oil Also, if you don’t already know, Greek fasting days do include hummus, and these skewers really do capture the essence of hummus. If you want to know how to make these beauty skewers in thirty minutes or less, you are in the right zone. These skewers were made for those busy in the day, and even in overfilled utensils, these skewers are easy to grab and munch on.
Ingredients
-200 g (7 oz) of feta cheese cubed into 2 cm / 3/4 in pieces
-250 g (9 oz) of quartered cherry tomatoes – around 20-24 pieces
-1 large cucumber sliced into rounds of 0.5 cm / 1/4 in thick (alternatively, 1-2 mini cucumbers)
-20-24 pitted olives – kalamata or green
-2 tablespoons (30 ml) of extra virgin olive oil, with extra for drizzling
-1 (15 ml) of lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
-1 teaspoon (5 g) of dried oregano or 2 tsp of fresh, chopped
-Ground black pepper and flaky sea salt for seasoning
-Optional garnishes: fresh chopped parsley, za'atar, or toasted pine nuts
-20–24 pieces of small wooden skewers measuring 6-8 cm / 2.5-3 in, for hand-held portions
Preparation Steps
-If your hummus is thick, spoon it into a piping bag fitted with a round tip or use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped. The lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil brighten the hummus.
-Veg and Cheese Prep
Slice the cucumber and cube the feta. Rinse and dry the cherry tomatoes and the olives. Having everything the same size helps the skewers look put together.
For balance, Thread each skewer in this order: cucumber round, small olive, feta cube, cherry tomato. Don’t pack them too tightly, leave some space at the top for the hummus.
-Hummus Blobbing
For each skewer, blob the end with a small, solid dollop of hummus and pipe it neatly. Alternatively you can spoon on about 1 teaspoon. The hummus works as a thick sauce and a flavor bomb.
-Dress and Season
Put the skewers on a platter. Use the remaining olive oil and drizzle, adding oregano and cracked black pepper. Don’t forget about the flaky sea salt. Sprinkle some, then add parsley or za’atar for extra lift.
-Eating
If you make them in advance, don’t forget to keep them at room temperature. Cut them as small as you want and assemble them in a circle.
Tips & Variations
-Looking for an easier version of the Easy Fresh Hummus Skewers? Try and use some store bought hummus and the highest quality block feta cheese you can find. You will be surprised how delicious it turns out.
-For the Authentic version of the Easy Fresh Hummus Skewers, use kasseri cheese or grilled halloumi and swap out the feta.
-To make it Vegan , use vegan feta, or abuse marinated roasted artichoke hearts then finish it all with a drizzle of olive oil.
-To add a more smoky flavor, fold in some smoked paprika or za’atar into the hummus, or drizzle with honey and sprinkle some cracked pistachio on top.
-For serving suggestion, warm pita, marinated olives, and a simple green salad makes for a well rounded mezze spread. These make perfect bites.
Closing
Fresh Hummus Skewers (Greek) truly capture the celebration of mediteran flavors. You will find the lemony hummus, silky olive oil, tangy feta, and crisp veggies beautifully blended in each bite. This Easy Fresh Hummus Skewers recipe is perfect for casual meals, a picnic, or serving as an elegant appetizer to impress your guests.
The dip we know and love as hummus has its origins in the Bulkan Countries, but its use and modifications trickled down the Mediterranean, of which these Mediterranean skewers with hummus are a prime example of. Try this dish and share it with friends and family, and don’t forget to return for the next exciting worldwide recipe.