Mediterranean Mezze Tapas Platter (Printable)
A colorful spread of classic Mediterranean appetizers featuring savory dips, crisp vegetables, cheeses and warm breads.
# What You'll 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 oz feta cheese, cut into cubes
11 - 3.5 oz 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 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
16 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
17 - 1 tsp sumac or zaatar (optional)
18 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Place pita bread wedges and baguette slices on a baking sheet. Warm in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes until soft and slightly crisp.
02 - Transfer hummus, baba ganoush, and tzatziki into small serving bowls. Drizzle each with olive oil and sprinkle with parsley or sumac/zaatar if desired.
03 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, olives, artichoke hearts, and baby carrots around the dips on a large serving platter or wooden board.
04 - Place feta cubes on the platter. For halloumi, grill slices for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and arrange alongside the feta.
05 - Add warmed breads and crackers to the board. Garnish with lemon wedges and an additional drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately for guests to enjoy.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Mostly just assembly work so you can actually enjoy your own party instead of being stuck in the kitchen
- Everyone finds something they love even the pickiest eaters in my crowd go for the warm pita and hummus combo
- Looks impressive on a board but takes about as much effort as making a sandwich
02 -
- Cold bread is the quickest way to ruin this platter, so time your bread warming for when guests are actually arriving
- Do not skip grilling the halloumi unless you absolutely cannot, the texture transformation is worth the extra five minutes
03 -
- Let your cheeses come to room temperature for at least thirty minutes before serving, the flavor difference is remarkable
- Keep some extra olive oil and lemon wedges on the side because things dry out as the party goes on