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A Holiday Appetizer — Hummus for the Holidays

December 9, 2016 By Sarah 27 Comments

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It’s that time of year….for holiday parties galore!  My quick and easy holiday appetizer will be a hit at your next soiree!

fried dandelions // hummus holiday appetizer

The holiday season is in FULL swing!  Our weekends are filled with parties—2 a night—and our weekdays are filled with Christmas get togethers and caroling.  We.  Are.  Busy!  I have a feeling we’re not the only ones?  Busy days call for quick and easy treats to bring to Christmas parties and festive lunches, and I have got such a simple holiday appetizer idea for you—a hummus wreath!  Simply place your hummus in the center of a platter, surround it with green veggies, decorate with some brightly colored veggies, and serve!  Healthy and gorgeous—it will help to balance out all of those cookies you’ve been making 😉

fried dandelions // hummus holiday appetizer

Want to make it even easier?  I am loving the hummus from Boar’s Head!  Irving and his co workers all keep tubs of hummus in their mini fridges at work for quick and easy lunches.  One night after work a couple of weeks ago I told Irving about this upcoming post, and that I had some Boar’s Head hummus in the fridge for him if he wanted to take it work.  He laughed and told me that the Boar’s Head brand was their favorite, and that he already had some there.  And then two days later my tub disappeared.  I think we all know where it went!

fried dandelions // hummus holiday appetizer

fried dandelions // hummus holiday appetizer

Boar’s Head hummus is made from quality non-gmo ingredients, completely gluten free, and vegan.  They have several different flavors, including Traditional, Kalamata Olive Tapenade Hummus, and Tuscany Style White Bean Hummus.  I was able to find them at my local Fred Meyer (super Kroger) store.

fried dandelions // hummus holiday appetizer

Hummus Holiday Appetizer

Be creative with your layout—I chose broccoli because it most closely resembled a wreath, and a few cucumber slices for easy dipping.  Sprigs of rosemary would be a fun way to dress it up further!  I use radish halves and cherry tomatoes in reds and yellows as ornaments on my wreath.  Include a bowl of chips on the side and you’ve got a gorgeous holiday appetizer to use as a centerpiece for your party spread!

fried dandelions // hummus holiday appetizer

Stash a second tub of Boar’s Head Hummus in your fridge for easy snacking on those days that you seem to go from morning til night!  Or be like Irving and keep a tub at work for your daily lunches!

fried dandelions // hummus holiday appetizer

I hope you have a chance to try Boar’s Head hummus this holiday season!  Be sure to take a picture and tag me {#frieddandelions // @frieddandelions}  I’d love to see how your holiday appetizers turn out!

Learn more about Boar’s Head Hummus!

fried dandelions // hummus holiday appetizer

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Hummus for the Holidays

It's that time of year....for holiday parties galore! My quick and easy holiday appetizer will be a hit at your next soiree!
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Appetizer
Author: Sarah De la Cruz

Ingredients

  • 1 container of Boar's Head Hummus (or use homemade, see note)
  • green veggies of your choice (I used 1 English cucumber and 2 pounds of broccoli)
  • small red and yellow veggies of your choice (I used cherry tomatoes and radishes, mini sweet peppers would also be good)
  • chives to sprinkle (parsley, or rosemary to sprinkle on top)
  • optional: a bag of pita or veggie chips for extra dipping!

Instructions

  • Place the container of Boar's Head Hummus in the center of a round platter
  • Arrange the green veggies around the hummus, forming the base of the wreath
  • Place colored veggies around the wreath like ornaments
  • Sprinkle with chives, parsley, or rosemary
  • Serve with a bowl of chips (if desired) and enjoy!

Notes

Click here for My Favorite Hummus recipe!

fried dandelions // hummus holiday appetizer

fried dandelions // hummus holiday appetizer

fried dandelions // hummus holiday appetizer

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  1. Alisa Fleming says

    December 17, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    Hummus is good any time of year, but definitely doesn’t get enough holiday love! I had no idea they made hummus – will keep an eye out for it.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 17, 2016 at 11:02 pm

      Yes, I was excited to see their line of hummus! I didn’t know either 🙂 And yes, I love how easy it is to dress it up for something special!

      Reply
  2. Vanessa Croessmann says

    December 15, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    What a gorgeous idea! I can’t ever seem to get enough of hummus so I’ll have a hummus wreath all to myself 😉 Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 16, 2016 at 2:38 pm

      Nothing wrong with that! I could eat hummus every day too! I never get tired of it 🙂

      Reply
  3. Mary Ellen - VNutrition says

    December 15, 2016 at 5:30 am

    I totally agree! December is flying by!

    I had no idea Boars Head had hummus! Totally checking that out!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 16, 2016 at 2:39 pm

      I know, I didn’t either, but it’s so good! Apparently it’s the favorite of Irving and all of his co workers!

      Reply
  4. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says

    December 12, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    Love me a giant plate of veggies and delicious hummus to dip them in! So much green and then I have more excuse to eat an entire pie later!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 13, 2016 at 5:02 pm

      That is exactly my thought process. If I eat all of this hummus and broccoli, surely I have earned cookies, right?

      Reply
  5. Ricki says

    December 12, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    I adore hummus, and this sounds so good! Love the presentation, too. Happy Holidays!

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    • Sarah says

      December 13, 2016 at 5:02 pm

      Thank you Ricki! It’s fun to dress up every day foods into special treats for the holidays!

      Reply
  6. Nicole says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:47 am

    Such a festive way to display your veggie platter. I’d gobble that all up 🙂

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 13, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      Thank you Nicole! Love making everyday foods feel special!

      Reply
  7. Becky Striepe says

    December 12, 2016 at 5:16 am

    Hummus has never been prettier than this. Now I want to pull it together and have a holiday party – we were kind of flaking on it this year!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 13, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      Do it! There’s still time!!!

      Reply
  8. Jenn says

    December 11, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    I love this idea! Quick and easy and anyone could do it (even those of us not so creatively inclined).

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 12, 2016 at 12:10 am

      Yes! It takes just seconds to look so festive—thanks veggies, for being so pretty!!!!

      Reply
  9. Cadry says

    December 11, 2016 at 6:17 am

    I’ve never tried Boar’s Head hummus. How convenient that it was already the favorite at Irving’s work. I love your wreath idea. It’s nice to have something that’s easy to put together for holiday parties.

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    • Sarah says

      December 12, 2016 at 12:10 am

      I know, too funny! They all keep tubs of hummus in their mini fridge and then debate on which one is best 🙂

      Reply
  10. Mel | avirtualvegan.com says

    December 10, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    Those veggies look so pretty! Almost like a Christmas wreath. And now you’ve made me crave hummus and broccoli!

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    • Sarah says

      December 10, 2016 at 10:50 pm

      Exactly! A wreath full of veggies!!!

      Reply
  11. Juliette says

    December 10, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    This is a great idea! I love how you made everything so fancy and festive. So creative!

    https://theotherjuliette.blogspot.com/2016/12/7-must-have-items-for-your-next-holiday.html

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    • Sarah says

      December 10, 2016 at 10:51 pm

      Thank you! So simple to dress up ordinary veggies and make a fancy looking appetizer!

      Reply
  12. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

    December 9, 2016 at 6:38 pm

    I can’t wait to try this hummus! I hope my local store has the kalamata olive one. Your wreath is so festive! We don’t seem to have any parties to go to, but I’ll make it for lunch or dinner. 🙂

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    • Sarah says

      December 10, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      Yes, I love olives too! That’s the next one on my list to try!!!

      Reply
  13. Dianne's Vegan Kitchen says

    December 9, 2016 at 5:47 pm

    This is so festive! I love that you dressed up packaged hummus to look so fancy!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 10, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      I know, it was so easy to do! Just a sprinkle of chives and it’s gourmet!!! It was really yummy too!

      Reply

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