Best Mediterranean Mezze Platter Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE PLATTER



Mediterranean Mezze Platter image

Mezze is often served as an appetizer, but several of these bits and bites together are satisfying as lunch or dinner. You'll find grape leaves in the pickles section, in the international aisle, or at specialty markets.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound carrots, coarsely grated
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
2 cups Homemade Hummus, or store-bought
4 mint leaves (optional)
4 ounces feta cheese, cut into 4 pieces
2 jarred grape leaves packed in brine, rinsed and halved lengthwise (optional)
4 whole-wheat pitas (6-inch), cut into wedges
1/2 cup black olives, such as Nicoise or Kalamata

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Add carrots and pecans, and toss to combine.
  • Transfer hummus to a serving bowl, and drizzle with oil, if desired. If using mint, place 1 leaf on each piece of feta; if using, wrap with 1/2 a grape leaf. Serve hummus on a platter with pitas, carrot salad, feta, and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645 g, Fat 35 g, Fiber 17 g, Protein 23 g

MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE PLATTER



Mediterranean Mezze Platter image

Mix and match small plates of veggies, dips, cheeses, and other appetizers for the perfect easy dinner that's sure to suit a variety of diets at once.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 30

Grilled pitas
Crackers
Lavash bread
Sliced cucumbers
Cherry tomatoes
Grilled zucchini and other veggies
Pickled vegetables
Peppadew peppers
Pickled peppers
Fried potatoes with lemon
Roasted red peppers
Hummus
Babaghanoush
Tzatziki sauce
Kopanisti
Tabbouleh
Roasted pepper & feta salad
Fattoush
Marinated feta (or plain)
Halloumi
Bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)
Salami
Summer sausage
Dolmades (with meat)
Lamb meatballs (which my guy doesn't eat these, but I thought I'd mention them because they're a fairly traditional meat addition)
Mixed olives
Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves (vegetarian))
Falafel
Spanakopita
Marinated artichoke hearts

Steps:

  • Choose a few items from the list above and add to bowls, plates, and platters. Serve with beverages of choice.

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