Mediterranean Mezze Tapas Platter – Easy Shareable Appetizer for Parties & Light Meals Recipe
A vibrant and easy Mediterranean Mezze Tapas Platter featuring creamy hummus, cooling tzatziki, marinated vegetables, fresh produce, and warm whole wheat pita wedges. Perfect for sharing at parties or enjoyed as a light meal with a variety of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dips
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
Vegetables & Cheese
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Breads & Garnish
- 4 whole wheat pita breads, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to warm the pita wedges gently without drying them out.
- Warm the Pita: Place the whole wheat pita wedges on a baking tray and warm them in the oven for 5 minutes until soft and slightly toasted.
- Prepare Serving Bowls: Spoon the hummus and tzatziki sauce into small individual serving bowls to keep the dips neat and accessible.
- Arrange the Mezze: On a large platter, artfully arrange the roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes around the bowls of dips.
- Add Olive Oil and Garnish: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the platter components to enhance flavor and shine, then sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for a fresh finish.
- Serve: Present the platter immediately alongside the warm pita wedges for guests to enjoy the variety of textures and flavors.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle some dried oregano or za’atar over the dips or vegetables.
- Substitute the whole wheat pita with gluten-free pita to make this platter gluten-free.
- To keep the dip bowls tidy, wipe any spills before serving.
- This platter is best served fresh but can be prepped in advance and assembled just before serving.
- Feel free to customize with other Mediterranean favorites like dolmas or grilled halloumi cheese.
Keywords: Mediterranean mezze, tapas platter, hummus, tzatziki, party appetizer, vegetarian appetizer, easy appetizer, shareable platter, healthy snacks, whole wheat pita
