This Mediterranean Mezze Tapas Platter is the ultimate crowd-pleasing spread—colorful, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors from Greece, Lebanon, Turkey, and Spain. Loaded with creamy dips, marinated veggies, olives, cheeses, warm pita, and protein-packed bites, this platter turns any gathering into a gourmet feast. Perfect for parties, date nights, Ramadan iftar, or healthy snacking—all in under 25 minutes!

🧆 Full Recipe

Ingredients

Dips

1 cup hummus (classic or roasted garlic)
1 cup tzatziki
½ cup baba ganoush
½ cup olive tapenade (optional)

Vegetables

Cherry tomatoes
Cucumber slices
Carrot sticks
Bell pepper strips
Roasted red peppers
Marinated artichokes
Grilled zucchini or eggplant slices (optional)

Proteins

Falafel balls (store-bought or homemade)
Grilled chicken skewers or shawarma slices (optional)
Garlic shrimp (optional)

Cheeses

Feta blocks or cubes
Halloumi slices (grilled)
Manchego or mozzarella (optional)

Extras

Mixed olives (Kalamata, green, stuffed)
Grape leaves (dolmas)
Pita bread or naan (warm)
Pita chips
Roasted nuts (almonds, pistachios, pine nuts)
Fresh herbs (parsley, mint)
Olive oil + lemon wedges

🍽️ Instructions

1. Prep the Board

Use a large wooden board, tray, or platter. Add small bowls for dipping sauces and wet items.

2. Add the Dips

Place bowls of hummus, tzatziki, baba ganoush, and tapenade first.
Drizzle hummus with olive oil + paprika + pine nuts for a restaurant look.

3. Arrange Fresh Veggies

Add cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, roasted red peppers, and artichokes around the dips.

4. Add Proteins

Place falafel, grilled chicken strips/skewers, or garlic shrimp on one section of the board.

5. Add Cheeses

Arrange feta cubes, grilled halloumi, and other cheeses.

6. Add Extras

Fill gaps with olives, dolmas, nuts, and pita bread/chips.

7. Final Touch

Drizzle olive oil, sprinkle sesame or za’atar, and garnish with fresh mint or parsley.

Your mezze platter is ready—fresh, beautiful, and packed with Mediterranean flavor!

❓ Q/A Section

Q1: What is a Mediterranean Mezze Platter?

A mezze platter is a combination of small dishes from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines—dips, veggies, proteins, breads, and cheeses—served together as a colorful sharing plate.

Q2: Can I make it vegetarian or vegan?

Yes! Skip chicken/shrimp and use falafel, extra veggies, vegan dips, and olives. Replace tzatziki with a dairy-free version.

Q3: What dips are essential?

Hummus and tzatziki are classics, but baba ganoush and tapenade add amazing smoky and savory flavors.

Q4: Can I prepare this ahead of time?

Yes—slice veggies, cook proteins, and store dips in the fridge. Assemble the platter 10–15 minutes before