Mediterranean Hummus Salad

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces hummus
• 4-6 butter lettuce leaves (whole)
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 mini cucumbers, diced
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup olives, pitted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pinch paprika
• Fresh basil leaves
• Pine nuts (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional additions:

• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Arrange lettuce: Arrange butter lettuce leaves on one end of a serving platter.
2. Spread hummus: Spread hummus onto the opposite side of the platter, covering at least half of the platter.
3. Make tomato cucumber salad: In a separate bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese, olives, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
4. Assemble platter: Transfer tomato cucumber salad to the hummus platter, overlapping the hummus.
5. Drizzle and garnish: Drizzle remaining olive oil over the hummus. Add a pinch of paprika and pine nuts (if using). Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Optional additions:

• For extra flavor: Add chopped red onion, chopped parsley, or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• For a richer texture: Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or crumbled goat cheese.
• For a crunchier texture: Add chopped walnuts or almonds.

Enjoy your delicious Hummus Platter!