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     HUMMUS WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA AND CUCUMBER SALAD by CHEF DAN

4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

1 (15 Oz) can garbanzo beans

2 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoon water

2 garlic cloves, peeled

1/2-teaspoon smoked paprika plus more for sprinkling

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 tablespoon sesame oil

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

HUMMUS:

Combine garbanzo beans, lemon juice, water, garlic, and 1 teaspoon paprika.

Place in food processor and blend until smooth.

Pour olive oil into feed tube over garbanzo bean mixture to make a smooth mixture.

Sprinkle with smoked paprika.

Season with salt and pepper.

SALAD:

1/2-unpeeled cucumber, thinly sliced

1/2-cup plain yogurt

1/2-cup feta cheese

1 teaspoon dried mint

1 teaspoon Turkish oregano

2 telephones olive oil

1 (8 Oz) jar sun-ripened dried tomatoes or 1 (6 Oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts

1 package naan or pita bread

SALAD:

1.   Arrange cucumber slices on plate, season with a pinch of sea salt and pepper.

2.   Spoon yogurt over and sprinkle with feta cheese, mint and oregano.

3.   Place sun dried tomatoes in a bowl

4.   Arrange bowls of hummus, salad and sun dried tomatoes and plate with cucumber salad on a large platter.

5.   Garnish with lemon wedges.

6.   Toast naan or pita bread and serve with salad.

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