Mediterranean Hummus Bowl Pita (Printable version)

A colorful bowl with hummus, fresh veggies, feta, and warm pita for a wholesome Mediterranean dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Hummus

01 - 1 1/2 cups hummus (store-bought or homemade)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
06 - 1 cup mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or baby kale)

→ Protein & Dairy

07 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
08 - 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Grains

09 - 4 whole wheat pita breads, warmed

→ Garnishes & Dressing

10 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
13 - 1 teaspoon ground sumac (optional)
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create a simple dressing.
02 - Heat pita breads in a dry skillet or toaster oven until soft and pliable.
03 - Distribute mixed greens evenly among four serving bowls.
04 - Spoon generous portions of hummus into each bowl, forming a well in the center.
05 - Layer cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, chickpeas, and crumbled feta over the hummus.
06 - Drizzle the prepared dressing atop and sprinkle with fresh parsley and sumac, if desired.
07 - Present the bowls alongside the warm pita breads.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, which means weeknight dinner doesn't have to involve stress or takeout boxes.
  • Every component can be prepped ahead, making it perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd without last-minute chaos.
  • The humble combination of textures and flavors somehow feels more elegant than the effort it demands.
02 -
  • Don't assemble the bowl more than 10 minutes before eating or the greens will wilt and the tomatoes will release water that dilutes everything.
  • The temperature contrast between cold toppings and warm pita is essential to how satisfying this meal becomes; don't skip warming the pita.
03 -
  • Make the dressing the night before and store it in a jar; it tastes even better after the flavors have had time to get acquainted.
  • Keep all your prepped vegetables in separate containers so you can assemble bowls quickly throughout the week without everything getting soggy together.

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