Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCity Silo Table + PantryGreece Lightning Recipe

Greece Lightning Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

lemon garlic hummus, cucumber, tomato, kalamata olives, cilantro

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Ingredients

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Hummus

Garnish and Vegetables

Method

Hummus Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chickpeas

    Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water.

  2. 2

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine the rinsed chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and water.

  3. 3

    Process until Smooth

    Blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. If the hummus is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

Garnish and Assembly

  1. 4

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the cucumber and tomato into small pieces. Set aside.

  2. 5

    Prepare Olives and Cilantro

    Pit and slice the kalamata olives if necessary. Chop the fresh cilantro roughly.

  3. 6

    Serve

    In a serving dish, spread the hummus evenly. Top with diced cucumber, tomato, kalamata olives, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Drizzle with a little olive oil if desired.

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