Mediterranean Mezze Tapas Platter – Easy Shareable Appetizer for Parties & Light Meals
This Mediterranean Mezze Tapas Platter is an easy, shareable appetizer perfect for parties and light meals. Featuring creamy hummus, refreshing tzatziki, marinated vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, complemented by warm whole wheat pita wedges, this colorful platter offers a delightful variety of Mediterranean flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook with warm pita
- 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
Bread & Garnish
- 4 whole wheat pita breads, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and warm pita wedges: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pita wedges on a baking tray and warm them for about 5 minutes until soft and slightly toasted.
- Prepare dips: Spoon the hummus and tzatziki sauce into small serving bowls, placing them centrally on your serving platter.
- Arrange vegetables and cheese: Neatly arrange the roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes around the dips to create an inviting display.
- Drizzle and garnish: Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil evenly over the entire platter. Then sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the top to add color and a fresh herbal note.
- Serve: Present the platter immediately alongside the warm pita wedges for dipping and sharing.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based alternative.
- Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- Can be prepared in advance; keep chilled and add olive oil and parsley just before serving.
- Whole wheat pita provides extra fiber and nutrients; regular pita or flatbread can also be used.
- Adjust portions according to number of guests; this recipe serves approximately 4 people as an appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of platter
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Mezze, Tapas Platter, Hummus, Tzatziki, Party Appetizer, Shareable Platter, Light Meal
