Description
A mezze platter is a colorful and flavorful assortment of small Mediterranean or Middle Eastern dishes, perfect for sharing. Featuring dips, vegetables, cheeses, breads, and savory bites, it’s a vibrant spread ideal for entertaining or casual meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup hummus
- 1 cup baba ganoush or muhammara
- 1 cup tzatziki or labneh
- 6–8 falafel or slices of grilled halloumi
- 6–8 stuffed grape leaves (dolmas)
- 2 pita breads or flatbreads, warmed and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 cup bell pepper strips
- 1 cup carrot sticks
- 1/2 cup kalamata or green olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese cubes or slices
- 1/2 cup pickled vegetables (e.g., turnips, onions)
- Fresh parsley or mint for garnish
Instructions
- Choose a large platter, tray, or board as your base.
- Place dips (hummus, baba ganoush, tzatziki) in small bowls and space them evenly on the board.
- Add falafel, halloumi, or grape leaves in sections around the dips.
- Arrange fresh vegetables, sliced pita, and flatbreads in accessible spots around the platter.
- Fill in gaps with olives, feta cheese, and pickled vegetables.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or mint.
- Serve immediately at room temperature and enjoy.
Notes
Use store-bought or homemade dips depending on time and preference.Warm the pita bread and falafel for best texture before assembling.Keep components separate for easy storage and freshness.Customize based on regional themes like Greek, Turkish, or Lebanese.Great for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of platter
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
