Fall sports have begun and you know what that means: tailgating season! Watching fall sports is not only a fun pastime, but hosting viewing parties is a great reason to celebrate with some food and wine! Especially when the spread includes some basil and sundried tomato hummus.
One of my all-time favorite snack foods to nosh on during at home tailgates is hummus. The versatility of this spread alone makes it a perfect choice for parties. You can dip it with pretzels or pita, or opt for a healthier option with carrot sticks, bell pepper slices, and celery. It doesn’t have to serve as only a dip either! Are you planning on preparing a sandwich tray for your at home tailgate? Consider using some hummus as a spread inside in place of mayonnaise. You won’t be sorry.
Making a batch of homemade hummus is seriously a cinch, and having basil from the garden definitely gives it a fresh flavor you just can’t achieve with store bought varieties. Another plus? Creating this appetizer ahead of time is recommended (a day in advance is best), so you won’t have to worry about prep work on the day of your celebration. All you have to do is scoop it into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and set out a bowl of pretzels and vegetables for dipping!
Oh, and we can’t forget the wine, can we? For this basil and sundried tomato hummus, I would suggest pairing Pinot Grigio for white wine fans, and Pinot Noir for red wine fans. The Pinot Grigio is light and crisp, and will pair well with the chickpeas and veggies you use to dip. The Pinot Noir’s smooth and light finish won’t be too heavy against the dip and should satisfy the red wine drinker. Fortunately, Gallo Family Vineyards has the most adorable mini bottles of wine that are PERFECT for tailgating on your home turf. The small servings allow your guests to pick from a variety of flavors in the lineup – everyone can have something they like without opening up too many large bottles.
What will you be serving up during your at home tailgates this season?
Make sure you check out Gallo Family Vineyards’ Wine BBQ Pairings today! If you are searching for Gallo Family Vineyards’ wine near you, check out their store locator. You can even download a $1 off digital coupon for your next purchase!
And don’t miss out on all of the other amazing recipes by the Sunday Supper crew today!
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Your hummus sounds delish, now if only I hadn’t killed my basil…
Haha….there must be something in the air, because my basil completely died in the past week and I have to restart it! Boo… 🙁
I love hummus, and the basil and sun dried tomatoes are wonderful additions!
Thanks Michele!
I adore hummus too. It’s such a great snack, appetizer, and I use it for wraps too. Next time I’ll try your recipe. Looks wonderful.
I love adding hummus to sandwiches/wraps – yummy!
I love using hummus as a spread on sandwich! I’ll need to try your version next time. This looks wonderful!
It’s definitely one of my favorite things to do…who needs mayo?!?!
What a great combo! We love hummus. Genius to add wine to the mix – yummm
Wine makes everything a little better, eh?
I love the little box for the wine. So cute! And of course the hummus sounds awesome. Such a fresh twist!
I could not resist! It is supposed to hold mini milk jugs, but it seemed too perfect for the mini bottles when I got them!
Wow this looks fabulous, why buy store bought when it can be this easy! Love your little wine holders too! Cute!
Indeed! I have always been lazy and bought from the store…why was I doing that?!?!
Your pictures are stunning! I want to dive head first into your amazing hummus!
Thanks so much Liz!
I love hummus and your flavor combo is perfect! Great for pairing with Gallo wine!
Thanks Jennifer! It’s definitely one of my favorite flavor combos too!
These photos are absolutely stunning, and that hummus is causing me to drool. Pinned.
Thanks for the kind words Jennie! 😉
I have been wanting to make a sundried tomato hummus 🙂 yours sounds wonderful!!
Do it! I have a feeling a lot more homemade hummus is in my future…
I need to make this! The flavors are incredible. It is so easy to make hummus yourself that I don’t think I’ll ever be buying it from the store ever again!
I am hoping I do the same thing – keep making it homemade!
I can determine just by looking at the ingredient list that this hummus is balanced in flavor. I would have never thought about hummus in the context of tailgating but I will now!
Haha – I know it isn’t the tailgating “norm,” but I’m totally going for it anyway!
This hummus is right up my alley! Also, I love that little box for the wine, so cute!
Thanks Kim! I am so obsessed with that mini crate…haha!
What a great flavor of hummus! This is a must try and I love that tray for the wine. Perfect presentation.
Haha – is it wrong to say I bought the set because of the crate? It came with mini glass milk jugs…which I am still excited to use…but it just was too perfect for the wine bottles!