Mezze Platter

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Guys, if you’re anything like me, you looove entertaining friends and family. And what better way to do that than with a beautiful Mezze Platter?!?!? With a huge tray you can provide a nice variety of different things and really offer a little something for everybody at your next get together. 

So Flexible

Mezze Recipes are very flexible. We’re talking options for vegans, vegetarians, gluten free diets, low carb diets, paleo, Weight Watchers, or whatever dietary needs you have. You can easily build a Mezze Platter that will suit and satisfy everyone. 

Mezze is often thought of as an appetizer or a starter at a party or a get-together. It’s often the party food tray brought out while pouring glasses of wine for friends and family. And guys, even though a Mezze Platter is made for sharing with everyone, you can pick and choose allllll your favorites and make a whole meal out of it.

What Is Mezze? 

Mezze or Meze means a bite or a taste of something. A Mezze Platter or Tray is like a smorgasbord of small dishes, savory snacks, different spreads, treats, dips and options to choose from to try.  

Mediterranean Platters can be served warm or cold and will vary according to the location and crowd of guests you’re entertaining. The options you serve on your platter should complement your drinks being served as well. 

Why You’ll Love This

• Quick- Easy and quick to put together.
• Family Approved– Both kids and adults can find something they’ll enjoy on this party tray.
• Potluck Party– Perfect thing to bring to potlucks, game days, get-togethers, holiday parties, etc.
• Veggie Sneak– Easy way to sneak in more veggies into everyone’s diet by offering yummy spreads and dips to accompany them
• In Season Produce– Great way to use leftover in-season produce you have from the farmer’s market, your backyard garden, or around your kitchen.
• Portable– Easy to take to parties and pack on picnics.

Ingredient Notes

Pro Tip: Keep in mind these are NOT your only options. These are just suggestions. Options for a Meze Platter can be both served warm or cold. 

Marinated Options

• marinated artichokes- add a little roasted garlic for extra flair
• rolled grape leaves- also called dolmas or dolmades, a popular Mediterranean food
• olives- black or green, whatever you have on hand
• stuffed red peppers – make your own or grab at the store

Dip Options

• hummus – why buy some, when you can make your own??? Try these recipes out: Instant Pot Hummus, Chocolate Hummus, Beetroot Hummus, and Pumpkin Hummus.   
• pesto – Try Wild Garlic Pesto or Basil Pesto
• tzatziki- make your own or buy some from the store

Dippable Options

• crackers- plain, rosemary, whole wheat, gluten free, etc. 
• pita chips or bread pieces- or make your own yummy pita bread  

Produce Options

• cherry tomatoes- from your garden or local market
• cucumber- from your garden or local market
• figs- from your garden or local market
• grapes – from your garden or local market

Cheese Options

• feta cheese- from your local grocery store or farmer’s market
• goat cheese- from your local grocery store or farmer’s market

Soooo, let’s gather up these ingredients and get to making this beautiful entertaining Mezze tray recipe…

How To Make A Mezze Board

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions in recipe card below.

1. Grab the biggest serving tray or platter you have and a few smaller serving bowls. 
2. Place the small bowls around your platter. Add items that need to go in bowls first like tzatziki, hummus, pesto, olives, etc. 
3. Then add other larger options to choose from like fresh grapes, cheese blocks, red peppers, etc. 
4. Now place the crackers or pita and any other dippable items you have around the edges of your platter. 
5. Finally fill in any holes in your appetizer platter with any leftover ingredients like tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.  

Recipe Tips

• Use a cutting board or a large serving tray or platter to serve this dish on. You don’t want to run out of room for all your different goodies. 
• Try to keep the dippable things with curvy shapes so they’re easy to dip and help keep the eyes moving through the board. 
• The most important part of a great looking and tasting mezze board is abundance- the more full and robust the board is, the better it looks and the more options you have for yourself and your guests. 
• Remember, these are all suggested ingredients. Think about your guests’ likes and dislikes and pick accordingly. 
• Walk the aisles of the grocery deli and store and pick out what looks best to you, you don’t just have to stick to this list. 
• When arranging the board, try to keep like ingredients together in large groups. When things get too scattered, ideas and like minded ingredients get lost. Big piles help avoid this problem. 
• It’s better to have too much to put on your board the first time than not enough to cover your tray. You can always restock your tray as the evening goes on. 
• If taking your tray on the go, assemble your tray, wrap in plastic wrap and be on your way. 

Storage

• Store – Most of these items can be stored either in the pantry cupboard or in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days. 

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

• Air Fryer Flatbread.
• Instant Pot Hummus.
• Infused Water.

More Recipes

• How to Create French Charcuterie Platter.
• How To Make a Fruit Tray.
• Air Fryer Baked Feta Cheese Appetizer.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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