Description
An easy-to-assemble, vibrant, and delicious Mediterranean Mezze Board featuring a variety of dips, fresh vegetables, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese, perfect for effortless entertaining.
Ingredients
16 oz hummus (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup mixed olives (Kalamata, green, etc.), pitted
8 oz block feta cheese, crumbled or cubed
1 large cucumber, sliced or cut into sticks
2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup baby carrots or carrot sticks
1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup roasted red peppers, drained
1/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 cup shelled walnuts or almonds
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
2-3 pita breads, warmed and cut into wedges
1 cup pita chips or an assortment of crackers
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano (for feta, optional)
Pinch of paprika or sumac (for hummus, optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Begin by preparing your dipping bowls. Spoon the hummus into a small bowl, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika or sumac if desired.
Step 2: Place the pitted mixed olives into another small bowl. Add the crumbled or cubed feta cheese to a third small bowl, drizzling with a touch of olive oil and a sprinkle of dried oregano.
Step 3: Wash and prepare all your fresh vegetables. Slice the cucumber, bell peppers, and radishes. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Arrange these fresh vegetables artfully in different sections directly on your large serving board or platter.
Step 4: Add the roasted red peppers and marinated artichoke hearts to the board, either in small piles or in additional small bowls.
Step 5: Arrange the warmed pita bread wedges, pita chips, and an assortment of crackers around the board, ensuring easy access to all the dips and toppings.
Step 6: Scatter the shelled walnuts or almonds across the board to add texture and a nutty flavor.
Step 7: Garnish the entire Mediterranean Mezze Board with generous amounts of freshly chopped parsley and mint, adding a burst of color and freshness.
Step 8: Just before serving, give the entire board a final light drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil to enhance flavors and visual appeal.
Notes
For best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Most components can be prepped a few hours ahead and assembled just before serving. Warm the pita bread for a few minutes in the oven or microwave before serving for a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/8 of board)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg