: a paste of pureed chickpeas usually mixed with sesame oil or sesame paste and eaten as a dip or sandwich spread
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Greek-style salads are also on the menu alongside hummus and pita sandwiches.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
This is a common Turkish and Middle Eastern custom and often includes hummus, pita and salads.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Beren serves all the mezza favorites like hummus, babaghanoush, feta and pink sultan (a red beet dip).
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
On its menu are a variety of dishes, including shawarma and shawarma sandwiches, spinach pie, hummus, gyros, soup and various salads, such as Fattoush.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
This is a common Turkish and Middle Eastern custom and often includes hummus, pita and salads.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Beren serves all the mezza favorites like hummus, babaghanoush, feta and pink sultan (a red beet dip).
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
On its menu are a variety of dishes, including shawarma and shawarma sandwiches, spinach pie, hummus, gyros, soup and various salads, such as Fattoush.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Hummus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hummus. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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