Mezze Platter
This mezze platter is perfect for serving a crowd! Filled with fresh veggies, pita, and assorted spreads and dips, it offers a little something for everyone.Mezze are small plates and appetizers that are often shared before a meal in the Middle East. This mezze platter includes an assortment of these types of snacks, spreads, and dips, and it's perfect for entertaining.
Servings: 6 to 8
Ingredients
- Whipped Feta (A creamy, tangy spread that’s perfect for scooping up with fresh veggies.)
- Muhammara
(A bold roasted red pepper and walnut dip) Here's a derivative of Muhammara that you can make at home. - Tabbouleh (This Lebanese herb salad brings a pop of bright, fresh flavor to the platter.)
- Pita bread
- Cherry tomatoes
- Sliced Persian cucumbers
- Halved or quartered radishes
- Halved artichoke hearts
- Green and kalamata olives
- Cubed feta
- Lemon wedges
- Sprigs of fresh mint and/or parsley
Instructions
- Choose desired components from the list above and arrange on a large platter.
Notes
Mezze Platter Tips
- Garnishes go a long way. I definitely eat with my eyes first, and I love the visual appeal of a well-designed mezze platter. My biggest tip for making your mezze platter look as great as it tastes is to include garnishes like fresh herbs and lemon wedges. They’ll fill in any awkward gaps between components and add gorgeous pops of color.
- Spread out the prep. A mezze platter is easy to put together…IF you don’t do all the prep in one go. Many dips and spreads will keep for up to 4 days in the fridge, and my tabbouleh lasts for 3. Prep one component each day leading up to a gathering, and making a perfect platter will feel like a breeze.
- Take a shortcut. All that prep not for you? That’s totally fine! You can (and should) look for tasty pre-made additions to your platter at the grocery store. I recommend snagging marinated olives from the olive bar, grabbing a can of artichoke hearts, and seeing what dips and prepared salads you can find. You might not have to make anything in order to assemble a delicious platter.
Variations
This combination is fantastic, but feel free to make it your own. Here are a few variations to get you started:- Add (or swap) a dip. Make hummus, baba ganoush, or creamy tzatziki. Homemade labneh, topped with olive oil and za’atar or dukkah, would also be great.
- Switch the salad. Not a tabbouleh fan? My tomato salad, couscous salad, or Greek salad would work nicely too.
- Change up the veggies. Include sliced carrots or red bell peppers.
- Add something sweet, like a dish of honey or dried fruit. I often include dried apricots, dates, or figs.
- Make it heartier. Pile on falafel balls or (store-bought) stuffed grape leaves.