Description
A vibrant and inviting Middle Eastern mezze platter featuring an assortment of flavorful small plates and appetizers perfect for sharing. This platter includes creamy whipped feta, smoky muhammara, fresh tabbouleh, and a variety of fresh vegetables, olives, and pita bread, creating a delightful mix of textures and tastes ideal for entertaining or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Feta
- Whipped feta cheese, about 1 cup
Muhammara
- 1 cup muhammara (red pepper and walnut dip)
Tabbouleh
- 1 cup tabbouleh salad (parsley, bulgur, tomato, lemon dressing)
Fresh Vegetables & Olives
- Cherry tomatoes, 1 cup
- Sliced Persian cucumbers, 1 cup
- Radishes, halved or quartered, 1 cup
- Artichoke hearts, halved, 1/2 cup
- Green olives, 1/3 cup
- Kalamata olives, 1/3 cup
Cheese & Bread
- Cubed feta cheese, 1 cup
- Pita bread, 4-6 pieces, sliced or torn
Garnishes
- Lemon wedges, for squeezing
- Fresh mint sprigs, a few
- Fresh parsley sprigs, a few
Instructions
- Select Components: Choose your desired components from the list of ingredients including spreads, salads, fresh vegetables, olives, cheese, and bread to create a diverse assortment for the platter.
- Arrange on Platter: On a large serving platter, arrange each item thoughtfully, grouping spreads like whipped feta, muhammara, and tabbouleh in small bowls or piles, and placing fresh vegetables, olives, and cheese around them.
- Garnish: Add lemon wedges around the platter for squeezing and tuck fresh mint and parsley sprigs among the ingredients for color and aroma.
- Serve: Provide pita bread on the side or arranged around the platter so guests can scoop and combine as they like. Serve immediately for best freshness.
Notes
- Mezze are small plates and appetizers often shared before a meal in the Middle East.
- This mezze platter includes a variety of spreads, dips, fresh veggies, cheeses, and bread perfect for entertaining.
- You can customize the platter with your favorite components or seasonal vegetables.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of platter
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
