This quick, eye-catching appetizer turns everyday hummus into a bright holiday wreath: juicy tomatoes stand in for baubles, cucumber becomes the ribbon, and feta adds a creamy, briny finish. It comes together in minutes, looks festive on the table, and is perfect with crackers or crisp toasts.
Ingredients
- Hummus — 1.1 lb | 500 g
- Parsley — 0.7 oz | 20 g, finely chopped
- Cherry tomatoes — 7.1 oz | 200 g
- Feta cheese — 3.5 oz | 100 g, crumbled
- Cucumber — 1 large
- To serve: crackers or toasted bread — as desired
Step-by-step recipe
- Place a small bowl in the center of a round serving platter and spread the hummus evenly around it to form a ring.
- Carefully remove the bowl. Scatter the parsley over the surface of the hummus, arrange halved cherry tomatoes, and add the crumbled feta.
- Using a vegetable peeler, shave the cucumber into long thin ribbons, twist them into festive bows, and place them on top like decorative ribbon.
- Serve immediately with crackers or toasted bread.
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Tips and variations
- For cucumber ribbons that hold their shape, choose a cucumber with firm skin and curl the ribbons right after shaving them.
- Instead of feta, use soft goat cheese, ricotta, or a plant-based cheese alternative for a fully vegetarian or vegan wreath.
- For an even more festive look, add pomegranate seeds, olives, or thinly sliced red onion.
- Try flavored hummus: beet hummus for a vivid ruby base or sun-dried tomato hummus for deeper flavor.
- Assemble the hummus base 2–3 hours before guests arrive, then add the tomatoes and cucumber just before serving so the vegetables stay fresh and don’t release juice.
Nutritional value
| Serving | 1 of 6 |
| Calories | ≈ 195 kcal |
| Protein | ≈ 9.6 g |
| Fat | ≈ 12.0 g |
| Carbohydrates | ≈ 14.2 g |
| Fiber | ≈ 5.7 g |
| Sodium | ≈ 520 mg |
Values are estimated and do not include crackers or toast.
FAQ
Can I assemble the wreath in advance?
The hummus base can be shaped and covered with plastic wrap 2–3 hours before serving. Add the tomato, cucumber, and feta decoration at the last minute so the vegetables stay fresh and don’t release juice.
What can I use instead of feta?
Try soft goat cheese, ricotta, cream cheese, or marinated tofu. Olives and capers also make a beautiful salty accent.
What other vegetables work well for decoration?
Bell pepper, radish, pomegranate seeds, microgreens, scallions, and dill. Mix colors to make the wreath look even more festive.