Mezze Recipes - 2 Delicious Ideas

Easy Mediterranean Mezze Platter.

1. Make sure all ingredients are close to room temperature.
2. Arrange all the ingredients on a large platter or cutting board. Drizzle the vinaigrette or olive oil over the Tzatziki and hummus. Arrange assorted pita, pita chips, and crackers around the platter. Garnish as desired with herbs and edible flowers

1 cup hummus, homemade or store-bought
1 cup tzatziki, homemade or store-bought
1 cup tabbouleh, homemade or store-bought
1 cup mixed Greek olives
1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
8 ounces herbed feta cheese, cubed
4 ounces goat cheese or blue cheese
8-10 stuffed grape leaves
assorted meats - such as salami and prosciutto
assorted summer fruit - such as berries, cantaloupe, and sliced stone fruits
assorted veggies - such as jarred marinated artichokes, radishes, and cherry tomatoes
assorted nuts - such as Marcona almonds
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
fresh cracked black pepper, smoked paprika, and herbs, for serving
fresh pita or naan, for serving

1. On a large platter, spread the hummus and tzatziki into circles. Spoon the tabbouleh into a pile on the platter. Add the olives and mozzarella to a small bowl, tossing with a drizzle of olive oil to combine. Arrange the feta, goat or blue cheese, grape leaves, meats, fruits, and nuts as desired on the platter, you can use my platter as a guide.
2. At this point, you can cover the platter with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for 2-3 hours before serving. Then remove the platter from the fridge 30 minutes before serving.
3. Just before serving, drizzle the hummus with olive oil and top with cracked pepper or smoked paprika. Serve with fresh naan or pita.