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Fresh Spring Garden Grazing Table with 3 Easy Hummus Dips for Parties

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A vibrant and easy-to-assemble grazing table featuring fresh spring vegetables and three flavorful hummus dips—classic garlic, roasted red pepper, and lemon herb—perfect for casual gatherings and parties.

Ingredients

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  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Cucumber slices, peeled or unpeeled
  • Radishes, thinly sliced
  • Carrot sticks, peeled and cut into finger-sized pieces
  • Snap peas or sugar snap peas, fresh and crisp
  • Bell pepper strips (red, yellow, or orange)
  • Fresh herbs such as parsley, dill, and mint for garnish
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (for each hummus dip)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (for classic garlic hummus)
  • 3 tablespoons tahini (for classic garlic hummus)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for classic garlic hummus)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil + extra for drizzling (for classic garlic hummus)
  • Salt to taste (for classic garlic hummus)
  • 1 large roasted red pepper (jarred or homemade, for roasted red pepper hummus)
  • 2 tablespoons tahini (for roasted red pepper hummus)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for roasted red pepper hummus)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for roasted red pepper hummus)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (for roasted red pepper hummus)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (for roasted red pepper hummus)
  • 2 tablespoons tahini (for lemon herb hummus)
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice (for lemon herb hummus)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for lemon herb hummus)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (for lemon herb hummus)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (for lemon herb hummus)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (for lemon herb hummus)
  • Pita bread or crackers (optional, for serving)
  • Olive oil and za’atar or sumac (optional toppings for hummus)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Veggies (10-15 minutes): Rinse all fresh vegetables under cold water. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons. Thinly slice radishes until almost translucent. Peel and cut carrots into 3-inch sticks. Halve cherry tomatoes. Trim snap peas if needed. Arrange veggies in separate piles or small bowls.
  2. Make Classic Garlic Hummus (10 minutes): In a food processor, combine chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until mostly smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Add salt to taste. If thick, add a tablespoon of water or more olive oil to loosen. Transfer to serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Prepare Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (10 minutes): Add chickpeas, roasted red pepper, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and smoked paprika to the processor. Blend until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper. Garnish with extra paprika if desired. Place in separate bowl.
  4. Make Lemon Herb Hummus (10 minutes): Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, parsley, dill, and olive oil in the processor. Pulse to desired texture. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley or dill sprig.
  5. Arrange the Grazing Table (10-15 minutes): Place the three hummus bowls spaced evenly on a large platter or board. Surround with piles of fresh veggies grouped by type and color. Garnish with fresh herbs. Add pita wedges or crackers if desired. Drizzle olive oil over hummus dips and sprinkle with za’atar or sumac if available.

Notes

Keep veggies refrigerated until serving to maintain crispness. Hummus dips can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in airtight containers in the fridge. Bring hummus to room temperature about 20 minutes before serving for best flavor. For nut-free version, substitute tahini with sunflower seed butter or omit and add extra olive oil. Removing chickpea skins makes hummus smoother but is optional.

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Keywords: grazing table, hummus dips, spring vegetables, party appetizer, easy entertaining, vegan, gluten-free

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