Mediterranean Grazing Board
A vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean grazing board, also known as a mezze platter, offers a delightful array of fresh vegetables, savory dips, briny olives, soft pita bread, and crumbly feta cheese. It is perfect for casual gatherings, parties, or a light dinner, bringing the sun-drenched flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with ease.
Ingredients
- 1 cup hummus store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup tzatziki store-bought or homemade
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives pitted
- 0.5 cup green olives pitted
- 1 block feta cheese crumbled or cubed
- 1 medium cucumber sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup carrots cut into sticks
- 0.25 cup radishes sliced
- 2 whole pita bread warm
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Choose a large serving board or platter.
- Arrange small bowls of hummus and tzatziki on the board.
- Scatter the pitted Kalamata and green olives around the dips.
- Crumble or place the cubed feta cheese in a section of the board.
- Artfully arrange the sliced cucumber, bell peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, and sliced radishes around the dips and cheeses.
- Warm the pita bread briefly in the oven or microwave, then cut into triangles and arrange them on the board.
- Drizzle a little olive oil over the feta and vegetables.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant Mediterranean grazing board.
Notes
Customize your board with seasonal vegetables, different types of olives, or add grilled halloumi cheese for extra protein. For a heartier board, include dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) or marinated artichoke hearts. Serve with a variety of pita bread, pita chips, or crusty bread. A drizzle of balsamic glaze or a sprinkle of za'atar can also elevate the flavors.