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World Hummus Day Green Goddess Dip Recipe
12 May 2026

Green Goddess Hummus

Hummus has become a staple of sharing tables, especially throughout the summer months. For World Hummus Day, Rhubarb’s Group Development Chef, Dane, has created a vibrant twist on this classic with a Green Goddess Hummus. Creamy, herby, and bright, it’s layered with Aleppo & cashew chilli oil, fresh red pepper salsa, crisp seasonal vegetables, and served with warm toasted pittas, making it the perfect centrepiece for summer gatherings.

Ingredients List

Green Goddess Hummus

  • 400g chickpeas, drained
  • 6g sugar
  • 5g basil
  • 5g chives
  • 15g flat-leaf parsley
  • 5g mint
  • 35g lemon juice
  • 90g mayonnaise
  • 90g crème fraîche
  • 60g avocado
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 5g green chilli, brunoise
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • 80g tahini
  • 4 ice cubes

Aleppo & Cashew Chilli Oil

  • 100g pomace oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 4g espelette
  • 4g chilli flakes
  • 20g brunoise chilli
  • 20g toasted cashews, chopped
  • 10g toasted sesame seeds
  • 6ml apple cider vinegar
  • 6ml lime juice
  • 2g MSG

Red Pepper Salsa

  • 10g pomace oil
  • 40g piquillo red pepper, diced
  • 15g spring onion, julienne
  • 5g lemon juice

Method

Green Goddess Hummus

  1. Add all hummus ingredients to a blender.
  2. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Adjust seasoning with sea salt to taste.
  4. Keep chilled until ready to serve.

Aleppo & Cashew Chilli Oil

  1. Combine the garlic, espelette, chilli flakes, brunoise chilli, toasted cashews, and sesame seeds in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Heat the pomace oil to approximately 80°C.
  3. Carefully pour the hot oil over the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
  4. Allow to cool slightly, then mix through the apple cider vinegar, lime juice, and MSG.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Red Pepper Salsa

  1. Combine the pomace oil, diced piquillo pepper, spring onion, and lemon juice in a bowl.
  2. Mix well and season to taste.

To Serve

  1. Spread the green goddess hummus onto a serving plate or shallow bowl.
  2. Spoon over the Aleppo & cashew chilli oil.
  3. Finish with the red pepper salsa.
  4. Garnish with your choice of crudités and some edible flowers for extra elevation.
  5. Serve with warm toasted pittas on the side.