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Olive Hummus

Published: May 26, 2021 by Louisa Clements · This post may contain affiliate links

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You’ll love this Greek take on hummus! This savoury olive hummus is made with chickpeas, Kalamata olives, garlic and tahini. Serve with pita, crackers or fresh vegetables. This post was originally published on March 8, 2011 and updated on May 26, 2021.

Top down shot of olive hummus in a serving platter.

Recently a friend and I were talking about how much fun a “bring your own dip” party would be. Everyone brings their own dip and “dippables”. I’m sure this already exists (everything does!), but it’s a pretty simple and straightforward idea for the summer.

It’s like a potluck with guidelines! This way you don’t end up with three different pasta salads or potato salads.

Roasted eggplant dip (Melitzanosalata) or avocado feta dip are both great bring your own dip ideas.

Closeup of olive hummus in a bowl with a platter of vegetables and crackers.

Olives are one of my favourite snacks, so it made sense to add them to a delicious and creamy homemade hummus. They add savoury, salty notes to this dish.

I’m using Greek Kalamata olives–they are a very flavourful variety of olive that doesn’t necessarily work in every dish, but they stand up well to homemade hummus.

I also love to chop up some extra olives and serve them swirled into the hummus when serving.

How to make smooth and creamy hummus?

I find the key to making your dip smooth and creamy comes from processing the ingredients long enough in the food processor. There are many opinions on this on the internet, but that’s what I’ve found has worked best for me when working with canned chickpeas.

I also find adding very cold water helps to keep it smooth.

A bowl of hummus on a snack plate.

Aside from the olives, this recipe uses all of the typical ingredients you find in hummus. The base is canned chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil.

Does your recipe use canned or dried chickpeas?

I always used canned chickpeas for convenience, but you can absolutely use dried chickpeas, and cook them from scratch. In my experience, I’ve found a homemade hummus can be just as delicious with canned chickpeas.

Top down shot of olive hummus in a serving platter.

Olive Hummus

Author: Louisa Clements
5 from 3 votes
You'll love this Greek take on hummus! This savoury olive hummus is made with chickpeas, Kalamata olives, garlic and tahini. Serve with pita, crackers or fresh vegetables.
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Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
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Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ⅔ cup pitted Kalamata olives, divided
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Process chickpeas, ½ cup Kalamata olives, tahini, 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cumin in a food processor until smooth. Add cold water and continue processing until very smooth, adding more water, a teaspoon at a time if needed, until hummus is desired consistency.
  • Chop remaining olives. Serve hummus in a bowl, drizzle with remaining olive oil, sprinkle with chopped olives and parsley.
Did you try this recipe?Leave a comment + rating and let me know what you think!
Filed Under: Appetizer, easy, gluten free, quick recipes, snacks, vegan
Nutrition Facts
Olive Hummus
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 251mg11%
Potassium 48mg1%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 92IU2%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only. If you have any specific dietary concerns, please consult with your healthcare practitioner.


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  1. Fiori Isabella

    June 30, 2021 at 9:59 am

    I absolutely love how you have presented the hummus with the drizzle of olive oil, extra chopped olives and parsley on top. The cold water tip works!

    5 stars

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    • Louisa Clements

      August 31, 2021 at 9:28 am

      Thank you Fiori! So glad you enjoyed this recipe
      Reply
  2. Patrizio

    July 31, 2019 at 4:02 am

    Fabulous recipe. Looks great. I'd cut lemon juice to 2 and splash EVOO on top a bit.
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    • Louisa Clements

      September 15, 2019 at 1:39 pm

      Thanks Patrizio! That sounds like a great addition. :)
      Reply
  3. Tina @ MOMS CRAZY COOKING

    October 20, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    My twins love hummus, and I haven't ventured out to make it from scratch yet! Hopefully someday! Thank you for being a part of Secret Recipe Club, I really enjoy this group and being your hostesss. My recipe for this month was Frozen Breakfaast Burritos, even though I made these a few weeks ago for Monday's post, I just made a second batch today! If you haven't checked them out yet, please stop by! http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/2011/10/frozen-breakfast-burritos-secret-recipe.html
    Reply
  4. amy

    October 19, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    Yum! Looks great! Fun to participate in SRC with you!
    Reply
  5. Lisa~~

    October 19, 2011 at 1:18 am

    My husband especially would love the addition of olives and the spices used, I'll have to give this recipe a try. If you haven't already, I'd love for you to check out my group "A" SRC recipe this month: Levain Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies. Lisa~~ Cook Lisa Cook
    Reply
  6. Kristen

    October 18, 2011 at 6:38 am

    Olive hummus sounds so delicious. I love adding extra flavors to hummus.
    Reply
  7. Trisha

    October 17, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    I've made hummus once before but never thought of putting olives in it ... nice way to up the health factor!
    Reply
  8. gloria

    October 17, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    What nice and delicious recipe ! gloria
    Reply
  9. Alli

    October 17, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    I have never had olive hummus. I am so intrigued.
    Reply
  10. Jeanie

    October 17, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    I love hummus and this sound slike a fun spin.
    Reply
  11. Jenny @ Savour the Senses

    October 17, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    AH! I am obsessed with hummus. I have this lemon artichoke recipe that I always make, but I love olives too so I think I need to make this!
    Reply
  12. Miz Helen

    October 17, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    I just love Hummus and this recipe looks so good, we would really enjoy it. Thanks for sharing and it is fun cooking with you in the SRC! Miz Helen Southwest Chicken and Potato Soup
    Reply
  13. Danielle Marie

    October 17, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    Oh my that looks delicious! I love hummus but have never made it myself. I'm totally going to try this.
    Reply
  14. Melanie

    October 17, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    I adore hummus and olive sound like just the right thing to jazz it up a little! Thanks for the great idea.
    Reply
  15. Island Vittles

    October 17, 2011 at 11:47 am

    Olives are a great addition to hummus -- even more salty goodness...yum! Theresa
    Reply
  16. Aimee @ ShugarySweets

    October 17, 2011 at 10:35 am

    What a great looking hummus. Love the olives!
    Reply
  17. amanda @ fake ginger

    October 17, 2011 at 10:25 am

    I loooooove olive hummus but I've never tried making my own. This looks fantastic!
    Reply
  18. eilonwy

    October 17, 2011 at 10:23 am

    Oh, I'm so glad you found something useful! Also, that you enjoyed the music. I'll have to try the olive variation, as I should make this again, and I adore kalamata olives.
    Reply

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