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By Ruby at Cara Mia Products

I got a last minute invite to a Royal Wedding Party.  I decided to whip up some homemade Hummus.  Hummus is high in protein and low in fat making it a healthy choice for a dip.  The great thing about making Hummus is you can always toss in different ingredients to give it a different flavor.  My take on Hummus today, Cara Mia Artichokes and Sun Dried tomatoes!

Here is the recipe:

    1 teaspoon crushed garlic
    1 15oz can chickpeas, drained
    1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
    6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 
    1 6.5 oz. jar of Cara Mia Marinated Artichokes
    1 tablespoon Cara Mia Sun Dried tomatoes
    1 tablespoons water
     Olives and Spinach for garnish

   
Directions

Turn on the food processor fitted with the steel blade add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor and process until the hummus is coarsely pureed. Taste, for seasoning, garnish and serve chilled or at room temperature with vegetables, crackers or pita.

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Artichoke hearts, fresh vegetables and Italian salad dressing combine to make this no-fuss favorite from Ann Marie Petri. 'I always take this salad to get-togethers,' says the Barron, Wisconsin cook. 'A special event wouldn't be the same without it.'"
Ingredients:
1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke
hearts, drained and quartered
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
   
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
Directions:
1.     In a bowl, combine the artichokes, tomato, green pepper and onion. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.