How to Make a Hummus Board

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This beautiful hummus board will be a hit with everyone! It's a fun way to enjoy some snacks or a healthy appetizer.

Hummus is the ultimate crowd-pleaser because it can be served with so many dippable options - like pita chips, cucumbers, tomatoes, veggie straws, radishes, and more!

I'll show you how to assemble a beautiful board with simple ingredients in just 20 minutes!

Why You'll Love This Hummus Appetizer Board

This hummus board is as tasty as it is beautiful. By providing several types of items to dip in the hummus with a variety of flavors and textures, there will be something for everyone.

This board is bursting with fresh vegetables, so you can feel great about serving it before a larger meal. It's also a fun light lunch for 4 to 6 people.

Ingredients You'll Need

• 10 ounces (1 ¼ cup) regular hummus 
• 8 ounces (1 cup) roasted red pepper (or other) hummus
• 8 stuffed grape leaves (dolmas)
• 1 cup baby carrots or small rainbow carrots, halved
• 1 cup snap peas
• 1 orange or red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
• 3 Persian cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber), sliced
• 1 cup Veggie Straws
• 1 ½ cups pita chips

optional topping for hummus - a drizzle of olive oil, chopped parsley, pine nuts, a sprinkle of sumac spice.

All About Hummus

What does hummus taste like?

Hummus has a creamy texture and tastes subtly tangy and nutty. It's quite savory and may have some garlicky undernotes while primarily being chickpea forward.

Can you freeze hummus?

Yes, you can freeze any type of hummus! Place it into an airtight bag or container and freeze it for up to 6 months.

What’s in hummus?

Hummus is a blended dip made from chickpeas, tahini (sesame paste), olive oil, lemon juice, and spices.

How long does hummus last?

Homemade hummus usually lasts for up to 4 days in the refrigerator, but storebought hummus will last for 6 to 7 days after it's been opened.

More Snack & Appetizer Recipes to Try

If you like snacking boards or small bites, try some of our other favorite recipes. Be sure to check out our canape recipes as well!

• The Best Grazing Board
• Baharat Ramen Snack Mix
• Watermelon Radish Appetizer Bites

Tips for Making this Recipe

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Specialty Ingredients - This recipe calls for veggie straws, which can be found at almost every grocery store - I use the 365 Veggie Straws.

Recommended Tools - You can serve this hummus snacking board on a big cutting board or a large slate board (I have a 12x18 inch one).

Storing Tips - Food that has been sitting out longer than 4 hours should be discarded. If you serve this snack board and have leftovers, be sure to put any of the fresh veggies and hummus in the refrigerator before 4 hours.

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