Mediterranean Mezze Platter
A Mediterranean Mezze Platter is a delightful assortment of small dishes filled with fresh, vibrant flavors. Featuring hummus, falafel, tabbouleh, olives, pita, and more, this platter offers a beautifully colorful and shareable feast perfect for appetizers, parties, or light meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (optional, for falafel or dips made from scratch)
- Total Time: 15 minutes (if using store-bought ingredients)
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Light Meal
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- Hummus: 1 cup (store-bought or homemade)
Falafel: 8-10 pieces (store-bought or homemade)
Tabbouleh: 1 cup (store-bought or homemade)
Olives: 1/2 cup (green, black, or mixed)
Pita Bread: 4-6 pita pockets or flatbreads, cut into wedges
Cucumber: 1, sliced into rounds
Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
Carrot Sticks: 1-2 carrots, cut into sticks
Feta Cheese: 1/2 cup, crumbled (optional)
Roasted Red Peppers: 1/2 cup, sliced (jarred or homemade)
Tzatziki Sauce: 1/2 cup (optional but highly recommended)
Fresh Herbs: Fresh parsley, mint, or dill for garnish
Instructions
Begin by arranging the components of the mezze platter on a large serving board or platter. Start with the dips—place the hummus and tzatziki sauce in separate bowls near the center.
- If you’re making your own falafel, cook them according to the recipe instructions. Place the cooked falafel on the platter around the dips. If using store-bought, warm them slightly in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Prepare the tabbouleh, spoon it into a small bowl, and place it on the platter.
- Arrange the cucumber slices, halved cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, and roasted red peppers around the dips and falafel. Add lemon slices for garnish if desired.
- Cut the pita bread into wedges and arrange them on the platter for dipping. You can warm them in the oven for a few minutes if you prefer them warm.
- Scatter olives and crumbled feta around the platter, drizzling olive oil over the feta for extra flavor.
- Top the platter with fresh herbs like parsley, mint, or dill for color and freshness.
Notes
- Make sure the dips are vegan if needed. Vegan options for hummus and tzatziki are widely available, or you can make your own.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pita bread or rice crackers instead of traditional pita.
- If you want to add more protein, consider including grilled chicken, lamb skewers, or beef kofta.
- You can vary the cheese selection, adding goat cheese, mozzarella balls, or ricotta for a different flavor profile.
- Add a small dish of pickled vegetables like turnips or cucumbers for extra tang and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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