Sun-Drenched Patio Mezze (Printable View)

Bright Mediterranean mezze of feta, mozzarella, crisp vegetables, olives, hummus, and tzatziki with fresh herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz feta cheese, cut into cubes
02 - 3.5 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 large cucumber, sliced into rounds
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
06 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced
07 - ½ cup radishes, sliced
08 - ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted

→ Accompaniments

09 - ⅓ cup hummus
10 - ⅓ cup tzatziki
11 - 1 cup assorted crispbreads or pita wedges, gluten-free if needed
12 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
13 - Fresh mint and dill sprigs, for garnish
14 - Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Place feta cubes and mozzarella balls separately on a large platter or wooden board, leaving ample space between each group.
02 - Fan out cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper strips, onion slices, and radishes in small clusters, ensuring spaces for an airy presentation.
03 - Place Kalamata olives in a small pile or bowl on the platter.
04 - Spoon hummus and tzatziki into small bowls and position them on the board.
05 - Drizzle olive oil over the feta and vegetables, then sprinkle with sea salt and cracked black pepper evenly.
06 - Top the platter with fresh mint and dill sprigs for a fresh, sunlit appearance.
07 - Present immediately alongside crispbreads or pita wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes with zero cooking, perfect for when you want to impress without stress.
  • Everyone finds something they love—there's enough variety that picky eaters and adventurous ones feel equally welcomed.
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when really you just arranged things thoughtfully.
02 -
  • Prep everything right before serving—vegetables start to weep and wilt within an hour if they're cut too early, which destroys the crisp presentation.
  • The white space on your board is not wasted real estate; it's what makes this look elegant instead of crowded and chaotic.
03 -
  • Keep your knife sharp when slicing; clean cuts on vegetables make the difference between a polished board and one that looks hastily thrown together.
  • Pat everything dry before arranging—moisture is the enemy of crispness and visual appeal.
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