How to Make an Easy Mediterranean Mezze Platter
Great for year-round entertaining plus everything comes from the store...this platter even doubles as the prettiest centerpiece!
Servings: 8
Calories: 572kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Tzatziki sauce
- 2 cups hummus
- 1-2 cups marinated/pickled bell peppers
- 1 jar sun-dried tomato pesto
- 2 cups marinated feta cheese
- 2 cups marinated olives
- Persian cucumbers
- cherry tomatoes
- chunks of avocado, tossed with lemon + sea salt
- assorted fruits, cherries, peaches, berries, figs
- assorted nuts: roasted pistachios, candied walnuts, Marcona almonds
- assorted jams/and or honey
- assorted pita, pita chips, and crackers
- 1 handful fresh herbs/ edible flowers
Instructions
- 1. Make sure all ingredients are close to room temperature. 2. Arrange all the ingredients on a large platter or cutting board. Drizzle the vinaigrette or olive oil over the Tzatziki and hummus. Arrange assorted pita, pita chips, and crackers around the platter. Garnish as desired with herbs and edible flowers
Notes
Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic or champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 shallot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, grated
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
red pepper flakes
kosher salt and black pepper Combine all ingredients in a glass jar and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust the chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
1/4 cup balsamic or champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 shallot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, grated
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
red pepper flakes
kosher salt and black pepper Combine all ingredients in a glass jar and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust the chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 572kcal
