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Published: April 1, 2020 Last Modified: April 1, 2020 By Sara 15 Comments

Mediterranean Mezze Platter

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Mezze Platter

This mezze platter is an assortment of snack options including salads, cheeses, olives, hummus, pita bread and vegetables, all arranged as a hearty appetizer plate to serve a crowd. A simple yet impressive offering that always gets rave reviews.

When I’m hosting a party, a serve a variety of appetizers including raspberry baked brie, bacon wrapped shrimp and this fresh and colorful mezze platter.

Mezze Platter Mezze Platter

A mezze platter filled with dips, pita bread, vegetables, olives and cheese.

One of my favorite local restaurants serves a mezze platter on their appetizer menu, and I have to order it every time I go there. It’s the most delicious combination of grilled pita bread, hummus, olives, yogurt sauce and cheese. I now make my own sampler platter for every gathering, and people just go crazy for it!

What does mezze platter mean?

The word “meze” refers to a taste or a snack, and is similar to the tapas served in Spain. A mezze platter contains a variety of foods that are often served as appetizers in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

Bowls of hummus, tzatziki and tabbouleh.

How do you make a mezze platter?

Arrange a variety of dips, cheeses, olives, raw vegetables and pita bread triangles on a large platter. You can use store bought items such as hummus, dolmas and tabbouleh or make your own Mediterranean delicacies. Garnish the platter with fresh herbs, then cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours, or serve right away.

A plate of olives, peppers and grilled artichokes.

Tips for a perfect platter

  • I like to include at least 2 dips, some of the more popular options include hummus, baba ganoush, tzatziki, feta dip or muhammara. Add a drizzle of olive oil on top of your dips along with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for extra flavor and color.
  • The most popular cheese for a mezze platter is feta cheese. I like to take it a step further by marinating cubes of feta cheese in olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes and parsley.
  • Fresh vegetables add color and crunch. Cucumbers and tomatoes are typical additions, but other great choices include radishes, red bell peppers and baby carrots.
  • Feel free to purchase pre-made dolmas, or you can make your own.
  • Many of the components of the platter, including the dolmas, hummus, tabbouleh and baba ganoush, can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. If you don’t want to make your own dips and salads, you can purchase them from the deli area of the grocery store.
  • Check out the olive bar at your local grocery store and choose an assortment of black and green olives in different sizes and shapes.

A plate of cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices and dolmas.

Mediterranean Tapas Ideas

While most tapas platters include the basics like pita bread and hummus, you can add any Mediterranean themed ingredients to your appetizer offering.

  • Fresh fruit such as orange wedges, halved figs, pomegranates or grapes.
  • Grilled veggies including artichokes, eggplant, zucchini or bell peppers.
  • Cured meats such as prosciutto or salami.
  • Pickled vegetables such as garlic cloves, asparagus or green beans.
  • Nuts including pistachios, almonds or walnuts.
  • Dippers like breadsticks, crackers or pita chips.
  • Heartier fare including meatballs or falafel.

A Mediterranean mezze platter with hummus, dolmas and vegetables.

You simply can’t go wrong with a mezze platter. They’re easy to make, look beautiful, and there’s a little something for everyone!

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Mezze Platter

This mezze platter is an assortment of snack options including salads, cheeses, olives, hummus, pita bread and vegetables, all arranged as a hearty appetizer plate to serve a crowd. A simple yet impressive offering that always gets rave reviews.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 238kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 cup hummus homemade or store bought
  • 1 cup tzatziki homemade or store bought
  • 3 pita bread rounds
  • 1 cup fresh vegetables such as cucumbers or cherry tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup mixed olives
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese cubed
  • 1 cup tabbouleh homemade or store bought
  • 8 dolmas homemade or store bought
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil divided use
  • 1 cup grilled or roasted vegetables such as red bell peppers or artichokes
  • fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

  • Brush 2 teaspoons of olive oil over both sides of the pita bread. Heat the pita bread in a 400 degrees F or on a grill for 3-5 minutes or until warmed through. Cut each pita into eighths.
  • Arrange the pita bread, hummus, tzatziki, fresh and grilled vegetables, olives, feta cheese, tabbouleh and dolmas on a larger platter.
  • Drizzle the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the hummus and tzatziki. Garnish the platter with fresh herbs, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Sophie says

      January 1, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      We made this for New Year’s eve and just could not stop eating it!

      Reply
    2. Debbie says

      August 24, 2021 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      We absolutely loved this platter! We ended up making a meal of it!

      Reply
    3. Gretchen says

      August 7, 2021 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for my husbands birthday and it loved it !

      Reply
    4. Sharon says

      March 8, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      I made a small version and we inhaled it!

      Reply
    5. Norman says

      May 4, 2020 at 4:48 am

      5 stars
      This dish is way beyond fantastic and scrumptious and quite nutritious; it is also extremely incentivizing. I was thinking about preparing not only the same platter, but a similar platter using cold seafood such as shrimp, nova lox, and marinated baby scallops, mussels and tuna sashimi…plus a few vegetables. This could also be a platform for leftover meals, including roast beef or turkey…which would work quite well with a quick potato salad or whole cranberries and glazed baby carrots, etc. As a retiree who enjoys creative cooking, I believe that this dish can help us all during this pandemic and difficult time. I truly believe that someone will transform this absolutely gorgeous multidimensional platter into a new specialty restaurant theme once we open up the country, of course.

      Reply
    6. wilhelmina says

      April 17, 2020 at 8:00 am

      5 stars
      This is such an amazing mix of flavors! We really enjoyed all of this yummy goodness, thanks for helping me put it all together!

      Reply
    7. Aimee Shugarman says

      April 17, 2020 at 6:52 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious snack last night. My family enjoyed this one!!

      Reply
    8. Melissa says

      April 16, 2020 at 11:02 pm

      5 stars
      Yum – I saw your recipe and knew I just had to make it! Soooo good!

      Reply
    9. Suzy says

      April 9, 2020 at 7:09 am

      5 stars
      This is my kind of snack! Love all of the different flavors on this platter!

      Reply
    10. Cathy says

      April 8, 2020 at 2:08 pm

      I could literally eat this DAILY…. thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
    11. Vikki says

      April 7, 2020 at 10:12 pm

      5 stars
      What a colorful snack platter! I love everything in it

      Reply
    12. Dorothy Reinhold says

      April 7, 2020 at 7:05 pm

      If I could eat this everyday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner I would be a happppppy girl! It hits all the perfect notes.

      Reply
    13. Erin says

      April 7, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      This mezze platter is seriously making me hungry!

      Reply
    14. Amanda says

      April 7, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so tasty, I love everything on that plate!

      Reply
    15. Jen says

      April 7, 2020 at 10:02 am

      5 stars
      I know this is made for sharing but I might just keep this all to myself, haha! Loving this for an easy afternoon of movie snacking.

      Reply

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