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🧆 Ultimate Mezze Platter Recipe

A Mediterranean Feast with Dips, Bites, and Bold Flavors!

A mezze platter is more than just a meal — it’s an experience. Packed with colorful dips, crisp veggies, warm pita, cheeses, olives, and bite-sized treats, this Mediterranean-style appetizer board is perfect for sharing. Ideal for parties, date nights, or casual summer dinners, this spread is as easy to assemble as it is impressive.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Mezze Platter

  • 🌍 Inspired by Middle Eastern & Mediterranean cuisines
  • 🥙 No cooking required — just assemble
  • 🧄 Great variety of textures and flavors
  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Perfect for sharing at parties and gatherings
  • 🕒 Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable

📝 Mezze Platter Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need for a well-balanced mezze board (serves 4–6):

🥣 Dips & Spreads

  • Hummus – classic or flavored (roasted red pepper, garlic)
  • Baba Ganoush – smoky eggplant dip
  • Tzatziki – cucumber-yogurt dip with dill and garlic
  • Muhammara – red pepper and walnut dip (optional)

🍞 Breads

  • Pita bread or pita chips – warm or toasted
  • Lavash or naan – soft flatbread alternatives

🫒 Savory Bites

  • Stuffed grape leaves (dolmas)
  • Falafel – store-bought or homemade
  • Marinated olives – kalamata, green, or herbed
  • Pickled vegetables – turnips, carrots, peppers

🧀 Cheese

  • Feta cheese – cubed or crumbled
  • Halloumi – grilled or pan-fried slices
  • Labneh – thick strained yogurt, optional

🥒 Fresh Add-Ons

  • Sliced cucumbers
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Carrot sticks or celery
  • Radishes, sliced
  • Fresh herbs – parsley, mint, dill

🍽️ Instructions: How to Build the Perfect Mezze Platter

  1. Start with a large board or platter — wood, slate, or a big plate all work.
  2. Arrange the dips in small bowls around the board.
  3. Fill in the space with folded flatbreads, clusters of veggies, and piles of olives or cheese.
  4. Add falafel, dolmas, and pickled items.
  5. Garnish with herbs, lemon wedges, and a drizzle of olive oil over the hummus or labneh.
  6. Serve immediately, or refrigerate covered until ready.

👩‍🍳 Tips & Variations

  • Make it vegetarian or vegan: Use plant-based dips and skip dairy cheeses.
  • Add protein: Include grilled chicken skewers or lamb meatballs.
  • Go seasonal: Use fresh fruits like figs, pomegranate seeds, or grapes.
  • Make it mini: Create personal mezze plates for individual servings.

🍷 What to Serve With a Mezze Platter

  • Wine pairings: Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, or a dry red
  • Drinks: Mint lemonade, sparkling water, or arak (Middle Eastern spirit)
  • Dessert: Baklava, Turkish delight, or fresh melon

📦 Storage

  • Store leftovers in airtight containers separately
  • Dips last 3–5 days in the fridge
  • Warm pita just before serving again

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