6 Mediterranean Dip Recipes to Elevate Your Christmas Celebration

Curated by our expert, Simran Vohra, Recipe Curator at NUUK, these six delicious and easy-to-make dips are sure to impress your guests and make your holiday hosting effortless.

6 Mediterranean Dip Recipes

From creamy classics to bold, zesty flavours, these recipes are a must-have for your Christmas celebrations:

Beetroot Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 roasted beetroot
• 1 cup boiled chickpeas
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning. Serve chilled.

Herby Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 cup boiled chickpeas
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley and coriander
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Garnish with extra parsley.

Classic Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chickpeas
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and olive oil to taste

Instructions:

Blend until smooth. You can top this hummus with a tomato, onion, olives, feta and coriander salsa for a loaded hummus plate.

Baba Ganoush

Ingredients:

• 1 large eggplant- roasted
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Blend roasted eggplant with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice until smooth. Garnish with olive oil.

Muhammara

Ingredients:

• 2 roasted red peppers
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses (Substitute: Balsamic Vinegar)
• 1 garlic clove
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning.

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Tzatziki

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt/ Hung Curd
• 1/2 cucumber, grated
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

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Serve these colourful dips with warm pita, falafel, and lavash for a wholesome spread!

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Credits: NUUK