Mediterranean Mezza Platter (Printable Version)

A vibrant assortment of Mediterranean dips, cheeses, vegetables, and fresh herbs with olive oil drizzle.

# What You Need:

→ Dips & Spreads

01 - 1 cup classic hummus
02 - 1 cup baba ganoush
03 - 1 cup tzatziki

→ Cheeses

04 - 5.3 oz feta cheese, cut into rustic cubes

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced into 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 (use gluten-free flatbread if 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 (Optional)

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

# Steps:

01 - Place hummus, baba ganoush and tzatziki in small, distinct mounds around a large serving platter.
02 - Position rustic feta cubes in a small cluster on the platter.
03 - Organize cherry tomatoes, cucumber rounds, assorted olives, roasted red pepper slices, and red onion in loose clusters around dips and cheese.
04 - Place pita triangles in a separate pile or fan around the platter’s edge.
05 - Scatter marinated artichoke hearts, dolmas and toasted pine nuts in small clusters as desired.
06 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil generously over dips, cheese, and vegetables; sprinkle chopped parsley, torn mint, sumac or zaatar, then season with sea salt and black pepper.
07 - Present immediately, inviting guests to serve themselves.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It looks absolutely stunning with minimal effort—your guests will think you've spent hours in the kitchen when you've really just arranged beautiful ingredients thoughtfully.
  • Everyone finds something they love, from the creamy dips to the briny olives to the fresh crunch of vegetables, so there's no need to worry about pleasing different palates.
  • It's the perfect excuse to use good olive oil and quality ingredients that shine on their own without any complicated cooking required.
  • Prep is forgiving and flexible—you can make it ahead, add what you have on hand, and adjust based on your guests' preferences.
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—bring your dips to room temperature about 30 minutes before serving so their flavors fully bloom and their textures become irresistibly creamy.
  • The olive oil isn't optional or decorative; it's essential. It softens the dips, enriches every bite, and makes the entire platter taste more cohesive and luxurious.
  • Don't prep everything hours ahead. Prep the dips and cut vegetables in advance if you need to, but final assembly should happen within 30 minutes of serving so everything tastes fresh and vegetables stay crisp.
03 -
  • If you're making dips from scratch, this is the perfect recipe to practice a day or two ahead—they actually taste better after sitting overnight as flavors meld and deepen.
  • Keep all your components cold until the absolute last moment before assembling, then work quickly so everything stays at its ideal temperature and crispness.
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