Mediterranean Mezze Tapas Platter (Printable Version)
Vibrant assortment of Mediterranean appetizers featuring savory dips, fresh vegetables, cheeses, and warm breads—ideal for sharing.
# 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 ounces feta cheese, cut into cubes
11 - 3.5 ounces 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 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
17 - 1 teaspoon sumac or zaatar (optional)
18 - Lemon wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place pita bread wedges and baguette slices in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes until softened and lightly crisp.
02 - Transfer hummus, baba ganoush, and tzatziki to small serving bowls. Drizzle each with olive oil and garnish with parsley or sumac if using.
03 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber rounds, bell pepper slices, olives, artichoke hearts, and baby carrots around the dip bowls on a large serving platter or wooden board.
04 - Place feta cubes and halloumi slices on the platter. Optionally grill halloumi for 2-3 minutes per side until golden-brown before arranging.
05 - Add warmed breads and crackers to the board. Garnish with lemon wedges and finish with an additional drizzle of olive oil.
06 - Present immediately and allow guests to create their own combinations of dips, vegetables, cheeses, and breads.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Everything can be prepared ahead so youre actually present when guests arrive
- People naturally customize their plates making conversation effortless
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients taste better than cold ones straight from the fridge
- Leave empty spaces on the platter so guests can reach everything without knocking things over
03 -
- Group similar colors together so the platter looks intentional
- Put the messiest ingredients like olives near the edge where drips wont matter