Hummus Crostini Appetizers are a showstopping six-variation platter featuring toasted baguette slices topped with flavored hummus and complementary Mediterranean ingredients. Each pairing—from Greek Salad to Strawberry Caprese—can be prepared ahead and assembled minutes before serving.
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Slice a baguette and toast the slices until golden.
Spread a generous layer of hummus onto each toasted baguette slice.
For Greek Salad Crostini: top Mediterranean hummus with a cube of feta, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
For Cool Cucumber Ranch Crostini: top Ranch hummus with cucumber ribbons, a squeeze of lime juice, and chives.
For Corn Ceviche Crostini: top Jalapeño Lime hummus with a mixture of corn, chiles, red onion, and lime juice.
For Strawberry Caprese Crostini: top Classic hummus with a strawberry, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
For Roasted Grape & Feta Crostini: roast grapes until juicy, then top Rosemary Sea Salt hummus with roasted grapes, crumbled feta, and sprigs of thyme.
For Beet, Avocado & Chia Crostini: top Beet hummus with slices of avocado and a sprinkle of chia seeds.
Arrange all crostini on a large platter and serve immediately.
Assemble crostini no more than 15 minutes before serving. Store toasted baguette slices in an airtight container for up to 2 days; keep toppings and hummus refrigerated separately and combine just before serving.
Yes. Toast the baguette slices and prepare toppings up to 4 hours ahead, stored separately. Assemble and spread hummus no more than 15 minutes before serving to keep crostini from becoming soggy.
Use Mediterranean hummus for Greek Salad, Ranch for Cucumber, Jalapeño Lime for Corn Ceviche, Classic for Strawberry Caprese, Rosemary Sea Salt for Roasted Grape & Feta, and Beet hummus for the Avocado & Chia version.
Absolutely. Store-bought flavored hummus works well and saves time. Choose brands that match the flavor profiles listed in the recipe.
Toast the baguette slices until golden and crispy. Apply hummus just before serving and keep toppings relatively dry. Avoid adding damp ingredients like excessive lime juice until the last moment.
Yes. One baguette yields approximately 20–25 crostini slices, enough for 6 pieces per variation. For more guests, use two baguettes and double the topping amounts proportionally.
