If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years of holiday hosting (and host-gifting!), it’s this: the best appetizers look impressive, taste crave-worthy, and come together without breaking a sweat. Enter this Hummus Wreath — a joyful, colorful centerpiece that feels celebratory yet totally effortless!

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I absolutely love this! ! So pretty and healthy too!! I made this last year and it was such a huge hit that it’s now part of our holiday tradition!!!

Elizabeth R
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Finished hummus wreath garnished with parsley, grape tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese, styled for a holiday appetizer.

As a nutritionist, I’m always nudging people toward plant-forward starters that actually excite the room. Hummus checks all the boxes: it delivers fiber, plant protein, and healthy fats, and it’s endlessly customizable. This wreath version turns a humble tub of hummus (or your fave homemade recipe!) into a festive showstopper that disappears fast.

If you want to make your own hummus, I highly recommend giving one of these a try:

If you love this idea, you might also enjoy my Caprese Candy Cane and for something on the sweeter side, my Eggnog Cheesecake Dip — both simple, celebratory ways to kick off a gathering on a nourishing note!

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You can use any hummus— homemade or store-bought!
The perfect, no-stress recipe for using up leftover fresh herbs.
You can play with different colors, textures, and garnishes to make it uniquely yours!

It’s a breeze to put together: simply choose your favorite hummus and spread it out in a circle on a platter, sprinkle on a generous amount of chopped herbs (anything goes, including parsley, cilantro, chives, thyme, rosemary, scallions and more), strategically place ornamental cherry tomatoes around the top, and add crumbly feta cheese all over. Then, surround your masterpiece with delicious dippers and dig in. It makes a great holiday app—whether you’re hosting or presenting it as a gift for a host!

More than a Christmas appetizer

This idea actually started as my go-to move for any kind of celebration — not just the holidays. For birthdays, I shape the hummus into the age the guest of honor is turning. On New Year’s, I spread it into the year we’re ringing in. I’ve even done hearts for Valentine’s Day and lean into red and pink produce “ornaments” like chopped beets, red bell pepper, radishes, and purple cabbage. It’s my favorite reminder that healthy food doesn’t have to be serious or stiff — it can be playful, personal, and part of the party. Every time, people light up, grab a dipper, and gather around. That’s the magic!

Try my Banana Snowpeople for more festive fun!

Finished hummus wreath garnished with parsley, grape tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese, styled for a holiday appetizer.
(5 stars) 5 ratings

Hummus Wreath

It makes a great holiday app—whether you’re hosting or presenting it as a gift for a host!
Yield: 25 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1½ pound container hummus, any flavor
  • Chopped fresh herbs of choice, think parsley, chives, cilantro, basil, thyme, scallions, etc.
  • Handful cherry tomatoes
  • 2 to 4 tablespoon feta crumbles
  • Delish dippers: sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, celery, carrots, tortilla chips, crackers, and breadsticks

Instructions
 

  • Spread hummus out on a platter using a spatula or spoon in a large circle, leaving the center open. Sprinkle on a generous amount of chopped herbs (such as parsley, cilantro, chives, thyme, rosemary, scallions and more).
  • Finish it off by placing cherry tomatoes around the top, and adding crumbly feta cheese all over. Serve optional dippers on the side or all around your hummus wreath.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 70Carbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gTotal Fat: 5g— Unsaturated Fat: 4g— Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 0g— Natural Sugar: 0g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!