Mediterranean Mezze Platter

Mediterranean home cooking · party platter

Mediterranean Mezze Platter

30 minMediumServes 2

Ingredients

hummus1 cupAny store
pita bread4Any store
cherry tomatoes10Any store
cucumber1Any store
feta cheese100gAny store
kalamata olives1/2 cupAny store
parsleya small amountAny store
lemon1/2Any store

Sauce

olive oil2 TbspEither
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Steps

1

Cut the cucumber and cherry tomatoes into bite-size pieces.

~5 min

2

Cut the feta cheese into cubes.

~3 min

3

Warm the pita bread briefly in a pan or oven, then cut into wedges.

~5 min

Why: A quick warm-up brings out the toasty aroma and makes it softer for dipping.

4

Spread the hummus on a large platter and drizzle with olive oil and parsley.

~2 min

5

Arrange the cucumber, tomatoes, feta, olives, and pita around the hummus.

~10 min

Watch out: Cutting everything too far ahead lets it release moisture and turn soggy — plate it right before serving.

6

Serve with lemon on the side.

~1 min

Tips

  • —

    Store-bought hummus works fine, but blending your own chickpeas makes it fresher.

  • —

    A generous finishing drizzle of olive oil is what gives it that Mediterranean richness.

  • —

    Leftovers make a great addition to a salad the next day.

Storage

Store each component separately in airtight containers to keep everything fresh for up to 2 days.