Mediterranean Mezze Platter: a make-tonight method

This mezze platter is an assortment of snack options including salads, cheeses, olives, hummus, pita bread and vegetables, all arranged as a hearty appetizer plate to serve a crowd. A unfussy yet impressive offering that always gets rave reviews.

When I’m hosting a party, a serve a variety of appetizers including raspberry baked brie, bacon wrapped shrimp and this fresh and colorful mezze platter.

One of my go-to local restaurants serves a mezze platter on their appetizer menu, and I have to order it every time I go there. It’s the most tasty combination of grilled pita bread, hummus, olives, yogurt sauce and cheese. I now make my own sampler platter for every gathering, and people just go crazy for it!

You can make a Greek feast by serving this platter with dishes like spanakopita, Greek pasta salad and Greek meatballs with lemon dill rice.

Mezze Platter Ingredients

To make this mezze platter you will want to have hummus, tzatziki, pita bread, fresh veggies, olives, feta cheese, tabbouleh, dolmas, olive oil, roasted vegetables and fresh herbs. You can also add other items to your platter.

How Do You Make A Mezze Platter?

To make a mezze platter, start with a nice large platter, tray or wooden board. Arrange a variety of dips, like hummus and tzatziki sauce, on the platter. Place some tabbouleh on the platter. Around the dips and salads, arrange cheeses, olives, raw vegetables, roasted veggies and warm pita bread triangles. You can use store bought items such as hummus, dolmas and tabbouleh or make your own Mediterranean delicacies. Garnish the platter with fresh herbs, then cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours, or serve right away.

Tips For A Reliable Platter

• I like to include at least 2 dips. Some of the more popular options include hummus, baba ganoush, tzatziki sauce, feta dip or muhammara. Add a drizzle of olive oil on top of your dips along with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for extra flavor and color.
• The most popular cheese for a mezze platter is feta cheese. I like to take it a step further by marinating cubes of feta cheese in olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes and parsley.
• Fresh vegetables add color and crunch. Cucumbers and tomatoes are typical additions, but other great fresh veggies include radishes, red bell peppers and baby carrots.
• I use a lot of pickled and roasted cold veggies like artichoke hearts, bell peppers, marinated mushrooms and cherry peppers.
• Feel free to purchase pre-made dolmas or you can make your own.
• Many of the components of the platter, including the dolmas, hummus, tabbouleh and baba ganoush, can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. If you don’t want to make your own dips and salads, you can purchase them from the deli area of the grocery store.

Quick Tip

Check out the olive bar at your local grocery store. Choose an assortment of black and green olives in different sizes and shapes.

Recipe FAQs

What does “mezze platter” mean?

The word “meze” refers to a taste or a snack, and is similar to the tapas served in Spain. A mezze platter contains a variety of foods that are often served as appetizers in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

What does a mezze platter consist of?

A mezze platter usually contains a variety of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern appetizers. It has items like hummus, tzatziki, pita bread, olives, feta cheese, tabbouleh and veggies.

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Mediterranean Ideas And Variations

While most platters include the basics like pita bread and hummus, you can add any Mediterranean or Middle East themed ingredients to your appetizer offering.

• Fresh fruit such as orange wedges, halved figs, pomegranates or grapes.
• Grilled veggies including artichokes, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers or roasted red peppers.
• Cured meats such as prosciutto or salami.
• Pickled vegetables such as garlic cloves, asparagus, mushrooms or green beans.
• Nuts including pistachios, almonds or walnuts.
• Dippers like breadsticks, crackers or pita chips.
• Heartier fare including meatballs, falafel or grilled halloumi cheese.

You simply can’t go wrong with a mezze platter. They’re straightforward to make, look beautiful, and there’s a little something for everyone!

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Add as Google preferred source Authorthe Makdob kitchen This mezze platter is an assortment of snack options including salads, cheeses, olives, hummus, pita bread and vegetables, all arranged as a hearty appetizer plate to serve a crowd. A unfussy yet impressive offering that always gets rave reviews. Time Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup hummuskitchen-made or store bought
• 1 cup tzatzikikitchen-made or store bought
• 3 pita bread rounds
• 1 cup fresh vegetables such as cucumbers or cherry tomatoes
• 3/4 cup mixed olives
• 1/2 cup feta cheese cubed
• 1 cup tabbouleh kitchen-made or store bought
• 8 dolmas kitchen-made or store bought
• 4 teaspoons olive oil divided use
• 1 cup grilled or roasted vegetables such as red bell peppers or artichokes
• fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

1. Brush 2 teaspoons of olive oil over both sides of the pita bread. Heat the pita bread in a 400 degrees F or on a grill for 3-5 minutes or until warmed through. Cut each pita into eighths.
2. Arrange the pita bread, hummus, tzatziki, fresh and grilled vegetables, olives, feta cheese, tabbouleh and dolmas on a larger platter.
3. Drizzle the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the hummus and tzatziki. Garnish the platter with fresh herbs, then serve.

Notes

1. Fresh vegetables add color and crunch. Cucumbers and tomatoes are typical additions, but other great choices include radishes, red bell peppers and baby carrots.
2. Check out the olive bar at your local grocery store and choose an assortment of black and green olives in different sizes and shapes.
3. I use a lot of pickled and roasted cold veggies like artichoke hearts, marinated mushrooms and cherry peppers.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal
| Carbohydrates: 7g
| Protein: 5g
| Fat: 11g
| Saturated Fat: 3g
| Cholesterol: 13mg
| Sodium: 369mg
| Potassium: 76mg
| Fiber: 2g
| Sugar: 1g
| Vitamin A: 147IU
| Calcium: 97mg
| Iron: 1mg
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