What ingredients create the snowman features?

Black olives form the eyes and buttons, carrot pieces shape the nose and arms, and a red bell pepper slice serves as the scarf.

Can this platter be made gluten-free?

Yes, by serving it with gluten-free crackers or pita chips, the platter remains gluten-free.

Spread hummus in a large, irregular puddle shape on the platter to mimic the form of a melted snowman before adding decorations.

Sprinkle with chopped parsley and sesame seeds, drizzle olive oil for shine, or add paprika and sumac for extra color and taste.

Yes, you can use varieties like roasted red pepper or garlic hummus to vary the flavor profile.

Using vegan-friendly hummus and dippers ensures the dish fits within vegan dietary preferences.

A playful and festive hummus platter featuring a melted snowman design, perfect for winter gatherings and holiday parties.

I love serving this at holiday parties because it always delights guests and brings smiles to the table.

Hummus: 2 cups classic hummus (store-bought or homemade)
Decorations (Snowman Features): 2 black olives (for eyes and buttons), 1 small carrot (for nose and arms), 1 red bell pepper (for scarf), 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for decoration), 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling), 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or black sesame seeds (for eyes/buttons optional)
Dippers: Sliced cucumbers, Baby carrots, Bell pepper strips, Gluten-free crackers or pita chips

Step 1:: Spread the hummus in a large, irregular puddle shape on a serving platter to resemble a melted snowman.
Step 2:: Slice one black olive into small rounds for the eyes and buttons.
Step 3:: Peel and cut a small piece of carrot into a triangle for the snowmans nose. Use thin strips or matchsticks from the carrot to form arms.
Step 4:: Cut the red bell pepper into a thin strip to form a scarf, and shape as desired.
Step 5:: Arrange the olive pieces, carrot pieces, and bell pepper on top of the hummus to form the snowmans face, buttons, arms, and scarf.
Step 6:: Drizzle olive oil lightly over the hummus for shine and flavor. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and sesame seeds if desired.
Step 7:: Arrange the dippers (cucumbers, carrots, bell pepper strips, crackers) around the platter.
Step 8:: Serve immediately with additional dippers if desired.

This platter always brings joy to my family gatherings, especially the children who delight in finding each snowman feature.

Large serving platter, Small paring knife, Spreading spatula or spoon

Vegetarian and gluten-free if served with gluten-free dippers; vegan option available by selecting vegan-friendly hummus and dippers.

Add paprika or sumac for extra color and flavor; substitute with your favorite hummus variety such as roasted red pepper or garlic.

This melted snowman hummus platter is a festive and easy appetizer that will impress your guests every time.

→ What ingredients create the snowman features?: Black olives form the eyes and buttons, carrot pieces shape the nose and arms, and a red bell pepper slice serves as the scarf.
→ Can this platter be made gluten-free?: Yes, by serving it with gluten-free crackers or pita chips, the platter remains gluten-free.
→ How do you arrange the hummus to resemble a melted snowman?: Spread hummus in a large, irregular puddle shape on the platter to mimic the form of a melted snowman before adding decorations.
→ Are there suggestions to enhance flavor or appearance?: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and sesame seeds, drizzle olive oil for shine, or add paprika and sumac for extra color and taste.
→ Can the hummus be substituted with different flavors?: Yes, you can use varieties like roasted red pepper or garlic hummus to vary the flavor profile.
→ Is this platter suitable for vegan diets?: Using vegan-friendly hummus and dippers ensures the dish fits within vegan dietary preferences.