Superlative Summer Potluck Dish

June 12th, 2014 | Posted by Alison Spath in Party Time

This is the fastest, easiest, yummiest potluck dish that I whip together when I’m short on time and ideas (or not!)

Veggies on Hummus

I saw this idea last summer and have used it a number of times now.  I’m here to spread the word, so you can spread the hummus.

And that’s exactly it — a layer of store bought hummus spread across a shallow dish, topped with whatever vegetables you feel like chopping – or not chopping, as the case here.  The vegetables I used for a dinner party recently were procured from the olive bar at Wegmans… the tomato salad that’s used for bruschetta, marinated green olives and artichokes (that I chopped myself) spooned across the top of the hummus.

You can swap the olive bar toppings with other summer vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, green onions – whatever you like.  Refrigerate until it’s time to head out, grab your bag of tortilla or pita chips, maybe some baguette slices or even other veggies for dipping and you’re ready to go!

This dish has been a hit every time and I’ve never had any leftovers to bring home.  (Not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing!)  This is the idea I keep in the back of my mind for those times I’m at the grocery store and suddenly remember I’m supposed to bring something to a party this weekend.  This is also great when you’re bringing multiple dishes and need “something else” that doesn’t require a lot of time or turning on the oven.

That’s it!  Easy, healthy and delicious – all of my favorite adjectives in one pan.  I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my friends and I do!


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