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Mediterranean mezze platter with dips, vegetables, and pita wedges

Mediterranean Mezze Platter


  • Total Time: 40

Ingredients

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🥣 Dips

  • 1 cup hummus

  • 1 cup baba ganoush

  • 1 cup tzatziki

  • ½ cup muhammara (optional)

🥗 Fresh + Marinated Veggies

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes

  • 1 cucumber, sliced

  • ½ cup kalamata olives

  • ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts

  • ½ roasted red pepper, sliced

  • ¼ cup pickled red onions or turnips

🍢 Protein & Finger Foods

  • 6 falafel balls (store-bought or homemade)

  • 6 grilled halloumi sticks

  • 6 small lamb kefta skewers (optional)

  • 6 dolmas (stuffed grape leaves)

🧀 Bread + Extras

  • 2 pita breads, warmed and sliced

  • Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

  • Za’atar, for sprinkling

  • Fresh herbs (parsley, mint) for garnish

  • Lemon wedges (for freshness)


Instructions

🔪 Step 1: Prepare and Organize

  1. Warm your pita bread and slice into triangles.

  2. Cut and arrange fresh veggies in small piles or groups.

  3. Warm up falafel or kefta skewers if needed.

🧴 Step 2: Set Up the Dips

  1. Scoop your dips—hummus, baba ganoush, tzatziki, muhammara—into small bowls.

  2. Drizzle each with olive oil and sprinkle optional toppings: paprika, za’atar, fresh herbs.

🧺 Step 3: Assemble the Platter

  1. Use a large serving board or platter.

  2. Start by placing the dip bowls in a triangle or center placement.

  3. Build outward with colorful veggies, olives, and grilled items.

  4. Add pita bread wedges along the edges.

✨ Step 4: Garnish & Serve

  1. Garnish with fresh mint and parsley.

  2. Add lemon wedges on the side.

  3. Optional: Add a small bowl of extra virgin olive oil for dipping.

Notes

  • Mix textures: creamy dips, crunchy veggies, chewy grape leaves.

  • Keep it balanced: 1–2 items from each category (dip, protein, veggie).

 

  • Serve chilled dips and warm proteins for contrast.

  • Prep Time: 25
  • Cook Time: 15