Mediterranean Mezza Platter (Printable)

A shareable Mediterranean platter with dips, cheeses, veggies, and herbs, perfect for gatherings.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 optional)

→ Garnishes

11 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
12 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
13 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
14 - 1 tsp 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks absolutely stunning with minimal effort—the colors do most of the work for you, and your guests will think you spent hours preparing
  • Everyone finds something they love because there's variety in every bite, and the beauty is that picky eaters and adventurous ones sit happily side by side
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble just before serving, which means you're actually relaxed when people arrive instead of stressed in the kitchen
02 -
  • The order of assembly matters more than perfection—arrange dips and cheese first so they anchor everything else, then build around them
  • Temperature matters: bring all your ingredients to room temperature before assembling, except for the tzatziki which can stay cool. Room temperature amplifies flavor in a way that cold ingredients simply can't
  • The olive oil is not optional—it's what ties everything together flavor-wise and makes this feel authentically Mediterranean rather than just a vegetable plate
03 -
  • Buy the best olive oil you can afford—it's the difference between a good platter and one that tastes like it came from someone who understands food
  • Slice your red onion just before serving so it stays crisp and bright rather than becoming soft and oxidized
  • If you're serving this at a party, arrange everything on the platter about thirty minutes before guests arrive, then cover loosely with plastic wrap. The flavors will meld slightly and everything will taste more cohesive
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