Middle Eastern platter

Ingredients for Middle Eastern Platter:
Lemon juice from 1 or 2 lemons
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Tomatoes (seeded and diced) 4
Cucumber (seeded and diced) 1
Coarsely chopped fresh parsley 1 cup
Diced onion 1
Salt to taste
Ground pepper to taste
Hummus 1 cup
Paprika 1/2 tsp
Feta cheese 8 ounces
Black olives (pitted) 1 cup
Pita breads 4

For Hummus:
Boiled chickpeas 2 cups
Lemon juice 3 tbsp
Sesame seeds 1/2 cup
Crushed garlic clove 1
Salt 1 tsp
Chopped fresh parsley
Boiled chickpea liquid 1/3 cup
Pita bread wedges, crackers or raw vegetables for dipping

Method:
Combine lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil. 
In a bowl combine tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley; just before serving add onion and dressing to vegetables. 
Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. 
Serve with hummus (sprinkled with paprika and remaining olive oil), feta (thickly sliced), olives, and pita.
For Hummus, blend all ingredients well.

Middle Eastern platter by Zarnak Sidhwa