Description
This vibrant and easy Mediterranean mezze platter features creamy hummus, fresh crisp vegetables, tangy olives, salty feta cheese, and warm pita bread. Perfect as a colorful appetizer or light meal, it comes together quickly with simple, wholesome ingredients for a delightful Mediterranean experience.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup hummus
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced carrots
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds
- 4 pita breads
Garnish & Seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp za’atar
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl and place it in the center of a large serving platter to form the centerpiece of your mezze.
- Arrange the accompaniments: Neatly arrange the sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, roasted red peppers, sliced carrots, and toasted almonds around the central hummus bowl creating an inviting, colorful presentation.
- Warm and cut pita: Gently warm the pita bread in a toaster oven or skillet for a few minutes until soft and pliable, then cut each pita into wedges for easy dipping and sharing.
- Place pita on platter: Strategically place the pita wedges around the platter alongside the arranged vegetables and cheese, ensuring accessibility from all sides.
- Garnish the hummus: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the hummus, then sprinkle freshly chopped parsley and za’atar to add an aromatic and flavorful finish.
- Serve immediately: Present the platter straight away to keep pita warm and vegetables fresh, encouraging guests to dive into this easy, flavorful Mediterranean spread.
Notes
- For a larger or more festive platter, add baba ganoush, tabbouleh, or stuffed grape leaves to diversify flavors and textures.
- Vegetables can be prepared and sliced several hours in advance; store them covered in the refrigerator until ready to assemble.
- Offer additional olive oil and lemon wedges on the side to enhance the flavors as desired by diners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
