Mediterranean Mezza Platter (Printable View)

Colorful Mediterranean spread featuring dips, cheeses, fresh vegetables, and olives enhanced by herbs and olive oil.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dips & Spreads

01 - 1 cup classic hummus
02 - 1 cup baba ganoush
03 - 1 cup tzatziki

→ Cheeses

04 - 5.3 oz feta cheese, cubed

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced into rounds
07 - 1 cup assorted olives (Kalamata, green, Castelvetrano)
08 - 1 roasted red bell pepper, sliced
09 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Breads

10 - 2 large pita breads, cut into triangles (gluten-free flatbread available)

→ Garnishes

11 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn
13 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
14 - 1 teaspoon sumac or zaatar (optional)
15 - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Extras (Optional)

16 - 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts
17 - 1/2 cup dolmas (stuffed grape leaves)
18 - 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

# How To Make It:

01 - Spoon hummus, baba ganoush, and tzatziki into small, separate mounds around a large serving platter.
02 - Place rustic cubes of feta cheese in a distinct cluster on the platter.
03 - Create loose, organic clusters with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, assorted olives, roasted red pepper, and red onion around the dips and cheese.
04 - Place bread triangles separately or fan them around the platter’s edge.
05 - Scatter marinated artichoke hearts, dolmas, and toasted pine nuts in small clusters if using.
06 - Generously drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the dips, cheese, and vegetables.
07 - Sprinkle chopped parsley, torn mint, optional sumac or zaatar, and season with sea salt and black pepper.
08 - Present immediately, allowing guests to serve themselves.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks absolutely stunning with minimal effort—your guests will think you spent hours in the kitchen when you really just assembled the magic that was already there.
  • Everyone finds something they love on this platter, from the creamy dips to the briny olives to the tangy cheese, so no one feels left out.
  • You can prep everything ahead and simply arrange it minutes before serving, making it perfect for entertaining without stress.
  • It tastes like a Mediterranean vacation—fresh, bright, and so full of flavor you'll swear you're sitting in a Greek taverna.
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  • Arrange everything no more than thirty minutes before serving—if dips sit too long exposed, their surface dries slightly and the vegetables begin to weep. Timing matters more than you'd think.
  • Keep olives in their brine until the last moment, or they'll make everything soggy and lose their vibrant color distinction.
  • Quality matters here because there's nowhere to hide—every element tastes like itself, so choose ingredients you'd actually want to eat on their own.
  • Cold ingredients stay fresher and more appealing—chill your platter for fifteen minutes before arranging if you have time.
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  • Make your own dips if you have time—homemade hummus tastes noticeably brighter and more alive than many store-bought versions, and baba ganoush rewards the small effort of roasting an eggplant.
  • Taste everything as you assemble—seasoning should be generous but balanced, and sometimes red onion needs to be tempered with a cold water soak, while other days it's perfect as-is.
  • Use a platter that's larger than you think you need; cramped platters feel stingy while generous spacing invites exploration.
  • Keep a small bowl of extra olive oil and fresh herbs nearby so the platter stays fresh-looking throughout the meal if you're serving over time.
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