Mediterranean Mezze Tapas Platter Recipe
A vibrant Mediterranean Mezze Tapas Platter featuring creamy hummus and tzatziki alongside roasted red peppers, marinated artichokes, Kalamata olives, fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, and warm whole wheat pita wedges. Perfect for a healthy appetizer or light meal, this colorful platter offers a delicious mix of textures and flavors, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and garnished with fresh parsley.
- 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 and Olives
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Cheese and Bread
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 whole wheat pita breads, cut into wedges
Other
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and warm pita: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place pita wedges on a baking tray. Warm them in the oven for about 5 minutes until they are soft and slightly toasted.
- Prepare the dips: Spoon the hummus and tzatziki sauce into small serving bowls, setting them in the center of your serving platter.
- Arrange the vegetables and toppings: Neatly place the roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes around the serving bowls to create a colorful and appealing layout.
- Add cheese and finish with oil and garnish: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the platter, then drizzle the extra virgin olive oil evenly across all the ingredients. Finally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley for added color and aroma.
- Serve: Serve the platter immediately while the pita wedges are warm, allowing guests to enjoy the variety of flavors and textures together.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese.
- You can add other Mediterranean ingredients like roasted eggplant or stuffed grape leaves for variety.
- Use fresh herbs such as mint or oregano alongside parsley for extra freshness.
- Warm pita wedges just before serving to maintain optimal texture.
- Leftover pita bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Keywords: Mediterranean mezze, tapas platter, hummus, tzatziki, pita bread, healthy appetizer, vegetarian appetizer, Mediterranean diet
