Mediterranean Mezze Tapas Platter (Print)
Vibrant assortment of Mediterranean appetizers with fresh vegetables, savory dips, cheeses, and warm breads.
# What You Need:
→ Dips
01 - 1 cup hummus
02 - 1 cup baba ganoush
03 - 1 cup tzatziki
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
06 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
08 - 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
09 - 1/2 cup baby carrots
→ Cheeses
10 - 7 oz feta cheese, cut into cubes
11 - 3.5 oz halloumi cheese, sliced
→ Breads & Crackers
12 - 2 pita breads, cut into wedges
13 - 1 small baguette, sliced
14 - 1 cup assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
15 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
16 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
17 - 1 tsp sumac or zaatar (optional)
18 - Lemon wedges
# How to Make:
01 - Place pita bread wedges and baguette slices on a baking sheet. Warm in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes until soft and slightly crisp.
02 - Transfer hummus, baba ganoush, and tzatziki into separate small serving bowls. Drizzle each with a small amount of olive oil and sprinkle with parsley or sumac/zaatar if desired.
03 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, olives, artichoke hearts, and baby carrots around the dip bowls on a large serving platter or board.
04 - Place feta cubes on the platter. For halloumi, grill slices for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown, then add to the arrangement.
05 - Add warmed breads and crackers to the board. Garnish with lemon wedges and an extra drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately for guests to mix and match.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything can be prepared ahead so you actually enjoy your own party
- Guests love customizing their own perfect bites and combinations
- It looks impressive but requires almost no actual cooking
02 -
- Cold halloumi is fine but warm, grilled halloumi is absolutely irresistible and worth the extra few minutes
- Room temperature dips have so much more flavor than ones straight from the refrigerator
03 -
- Buy the best quality hummus and baba ganoush you can find, they make or break the platter
- Let everything come to room temperature before serving for maximum flavor impact