The Ultimate Guide to Building a Mezze Platter for Entertaining
A mezze platter is a vibrant Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spread of dips, breads, cheeses, vegetables, and more. Perfect for entertaining, it brings people together with a colorful array of small dishes that invite sharing and connection.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 mezze platter
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Whipped feta
- Muhammara
- Hummus
- Baba ghanoush
- Labneh
- Taramosalata (optional)
- Tabbouleh
- Couscous salad
- Pita bread and/or pita chips
- Lavash or seeded crackers
- Cherry tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, radishes, carrot sticks, bell peppers, endive
- Olives, pickled vegetables, artichoke hearts, capers
- Feta, halloumi, goat cheese, ricotta
- Fresh herbs (mint, parsley), lemon wedges, pomegranate seeds, grapes, dates
- Roasted nuts (almonds, pistachios)
Instructions
- Select a large platter or wooden board for serving.
- Place small bowls with dips and marinated items first, spaced evenly.
- Add sliced vegetables, stacks of bread, and cheeses around the bowls.
- Fill in with olives, pickled vegetables, fruits, and nuts for contrast.
- Garnish with lemon wedges, fresh herbs, and pomegranate seeds.
- Serve with small utensils, spreaders, and napkins for easy sharing.
Notes
Customize your mezze with regional favorites like Turkish ezme, Greek dolmas, or Israeli salatim. Prepare dips and salads ahead to save time and allow flavors to deepen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: mezze platter, Mediterranean appetizer, party spread, vegetarian board