Mediterranean Mezza Platter (Printable version)

Shareable Mediterranean mezza with dips, cheeses, olives, and fresh herbs in rustic clusters.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 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 (substitute gluten-free flatbread as needed)

→ 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

16 - 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts
17 - 1/2 cup dolmas (stuffed grape leaves)
18 - 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

# Directions:

01 - Place hummus, baba ganoush, and tzatziki in distinct mounds on a large serving platter.
02 - Cluster rustic cubes of feta cheese on the platter.
03 - Position cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, olives, roasted red pepper, and red onion in loose, natural groups around dips and cheese.
04 - Place pita triangles in a separate pile or fan around the platter’s edge.
05 - Scatter artichoke hearts, dolmas, and pine nuts in small clusters if using.
06 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil generously over dips, cheese, and vegetables.
07 - Sprinkle chopped parsley, torn mint leaves, sumac or zaatar; season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
08 - Present immediately for guests to serve themselves.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that takes barely 35 minutes to prepare, making you look like a culinary genius without the stress.
  • Everyone finds something they love on the platter—it's naturally inclusive and celebrates different tastes without anyone feeling left out.
  • Once it's arranged, you can actually join your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen, because this is entirely about sharing, not serving.
02 -
  • Warm your pita bread lightly before serving—this one detail completely changes how inviting the platter feels and makes the bread actually useful instead of stiff.
  • Arrange everything at least 15 minutes before guests arrive so you can calm down, light a candle, and be present when people gather around instead of fussing with placement.
  • The dips can absolutely be store-bought without any loss of integrity. Quality matters more than effort here, so get the best hummus and baba ganoush you can find.
03 -
  • Make your dips the morning of or even the day before—they actually taste better after time for flavors to settle, and it means you can focus on fresh preparation and arrangement later.
  • If feta seems too salty, soak it in cold water for 15 minutes before cubing. This small step makes it taste cleaner and lets its creamy texture shine.
  • Always taste and adjust seasoning on your dips before the platter goes out—a pinch of lemon juice, a crack of pepper, or a whisper of salt can make the difference between good and unforgettable.
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