Mediterranean Mezze Platter

This quick and easy mezze platter has all the best cold dips like hummus and tzatziki and tons of brightly colored fresh vegetables to eat them with. It’s perfect for light snacking and gathering with friends and family.

Lots of people tend to associate “entertaining” with the holidays, but I feel that you can entertain guests and enjoy party foods any day of the year. Without all the stress!

Of course, the things I serve might change depending on what the occasion is, the time of year, and the weather. If it’s super hot outside, I am not making heavy meatballs and skillet dips if you know what I mean.

Speaking of no stress, this mezze platter is certainly a stress free way to put out some snacks, even if it is just for yourself. And it’s perfect for when the weather gets warmer.

I’m talking about summer! Right now it’s super hot outside, so when I grab a snack, fresh vegetables and a creamy hummus are right up my alley. I’m saving the cheese board and relish tray for the holidays!

Love serving grazing boards like I do? Mezze is all about the social aspect of bringing people together around a board and making memories. Check out my crudite platter, antipasto board, ice cream board, and this tinned fish board for more ideas on serving boards.

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Ingredient Notes

• Dips – I like to use mostly dairy free dips so they can sit out longer. For this one I use a white bean hummus, a pesto hummus, and olive tapenade hummus, and I did sneak in a tzatziki. Feel free to use your favorite dips or grab a few store bought ones to make prep even easier.
• Vegetables – Use your favorite fresh veggies with lots of color. For this board I use celery, bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
• Bread – Some simple pita bread cut into wedges and crackers. Feel free to throw on some crostini or chips. Make it your own with your favorites!

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How To Make A Mezze Platter

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Variations

• Cheese – I don’t normally include cheese because it can get messy but if you do add it, feta cheese or goat cheese are my favorite choices.
• Meat – Again, this isn’t usually on a mezze platter but I’m always up for some salami or proscuitto. If it’s protein you want to add, these Greek deviled eggs are a great option!
• Fresh vegetables – This is really your favorites but I like to try and get as many different colors as possible. Go for the usual cucumber, carrots (though these are not usually on Middle East boards), bell peppers, artichoke hearts, radishes, tomatoes, baby squash, etc.
• Dips – I prefer the non-dairy ones like hummus, baba ganoush (roasted eggplant dip), muhammara (roasted red pepper spread), etc. Other popular choices are whipped feta dip, tzatziki,
• Bread – Something simple to go with a variety of dips like pita bread, pita chips, crackers, lavash, crostini,
• Fruit/Nuts – Figs, grapes, dried apricots, pistachios, walnuts, almonds.
• Salads – Add a few “salads” like tabbouleh, couscous salad, or a chickpea salad.
• Olives, etc. – Kalamata olives and other items like dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), peppadew peppers, pickled mushrooms, artichoke hearts, or pretty much anything you like off the olive bar at the grocery store.

Tapas Tips & Tricks

• Have a variety of dips and spreads so there is a little something for everyone.
• Use fresh and colorful vegetables, they add crunch and make things look pretty.
• Make things easy on yourself by using store bought short cuts.
• Serve anytime you want to gather with your friends for a snack and some great conversation!

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This mezze platter is the perfect way to snack and gather with friends and family. Full of delicious dips and tons of colorful vegetables, it’s perfect for when the weather gets warm and you still want to nibble on something.

{Originally published 12/07/16 – photos and notes updated 06/27/25}

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