What is a mezze platter?

A mezze platter is a selection of small dishes, often served before a meal, to get the conversation started and break the ice. While Spaniards call their small appetizer plates tapas, people in Middle Eastern countries love their mezze, and this first course is also very popular in Greece. That being said, we often create our mezze "as dinner" for just the two of us.

What is the difference between a mezze platter and antipasto platter?

Mezze platter is commonly found in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, while antipasto platter is typically found in Italian cuisine, however they are both types of appetizer platters that consist of a variety of small dishes or bites. The key difference is that Mezze platters tend to focus more on vegetarian and plant-based options, while antipasto platters often include more meat and cheese.

What does a mezze platter usually have on it?

A Mediterranean Mezze platter could include dishes such as babaganoush, falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, halloumi cheese, red pepper dip, pita chips, veggie sticks, feta cheese, olives, and figs, featuring a variety of flavors and textures.

How to Build a Mediterranean Mezze Platter

Name: How to Build a Mediterranean Mezze Platter Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: Kalamata Olives; Vegan Fig Salami with Pistachio & Pepper; Navarino Icons Olive Spoon Sweet Topping; Pure Greek Honey with Honeycomb; Roasted Aubergine and Red Pepper Spread; Sweet Red Pepper and Graviera Cheese Spread; Fresh cucumbers; Feta cheese; Pita chips; Tabouleh; Tzatziki; Fresh pomegranate; Stuffed grape leaves; Hummus; Grapes; Cherries; Apples; Pistachios; Carrots; Fresh figs

Description

This Mediterranean mezze platter includes a wide selection of traditional Greek appetizers. Learn how to build your own stress-free mezze platter and impress your guests with a fantastic spread of tasty appetizers that they won’t forget.

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Ingredients

Greek products from Hellenic Farms

Kalamata Olives
Vegan Fig Salami with Pistachio & Pepper
Navarino Icons Olive Spoon Sweet Topping
Pure Greek Honey with Honeycomb
Roasted Aubergine and Red Pepper Spread
Sweet Red Pepper and Graviera Cheese Spread

Pre-made or fresh ingredients:

Fresh cucumbers
Feta cheese
Pita chips
Tabouleh
Tzatziki
Fresh pomegranate
Stuffed grape leaves
Hummus
Grapes
Cherries
Apples
Pistachios
Carrots
Fresh figs

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Instructions

Spread the hummus and tzatziki on a large platter. Spoon the tabbouleh into a pile on the platter. Add the olives in a small bowl in the center of the platter and the feta in cubes next to it.
Arrange the cucumbers and carrots next to the tabbouleh. On the other side of the plate, place the stuffed grape leaves, and pita chips. Near the hummus add some halves of cherry tomatoes and fresh figs.
Place the fig salami, honey with honeycomb, cherries, and pistachios in small bowls; and in a larger bowl, more pita chips. Open the jars of spreads and stick a spoon in each jar.
Before serving, drizzle the hummus with olive oil and top with smoked chili flakes.

Notes

You can make the platter 3 hours before serving and cover with plastic wrap. Remove the platter from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.

You can get most of the Greek products shipped to your door from Hellenic Farms.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Category: appetizer
Method: arranging
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

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