Description
This Mediterranean Mezze Tapas Cheese & Hummus Table is an easy, colorful, and crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for gatherings. Featuring a variety of cheeses, dips, fresh and roasted vegetables, olives, pita bread, and crackers, it’s a delightful combination of flavors and textures that guests can mix and match for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses & Dips
- 150 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 150 g halloumi, sliced
- 150 g goat cheese or cream cheese
- 1 cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup tzatziki
Vegetables & Olives
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup roasted eggplant or zucchini
- ½ cup olives (Kalamata or green)
Breads & Garnishes
- Pita bread, cut into triangles
- Mixed crackers or flatbreads
- Fresh herbs (parsley, mint, or dill)
- Drizzle of olive oil or hot honey
- Toasted nuts (walnuts, pistachios, or almonds)
Instructions
- Arrange the cheeses and dips: Place the crumbled feta, sliced halloumi, goat or cream cheese, hummus, and tzatziki on a large serving board or platter, distributing them evenly for easy access.
- Add fresh and roasted vegetables: Surround the cheeses and dips with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper slices, and roasted eggplant or zucchini to add vibrant colors and variety.
- Include olives and breads: Scatter Kalamata or green olives around the platter and add pita bread triangles along with mixed crackers or flatbreads to complement the dips and cheeses.
- Garnish and finish: Sprinkle fresh herbs like parsley, mint, or dill on top for fragrant freshness, drizzle olive oil or hot honey for extra flavor, and finish by sprinkling toasted nuts such as walnuts, pistachios, or almonds over the cheeses for crunch.
- Serve and enjoy: Present the mezze table as an appetizer or for tapas-style gatherings where guests can pick and choose their favorite flavor combinations.
Notes
- Use store-bought hummus or make your own for a personalized touch.
- Roast the eggplant or zucchini ahead of time to save preparation time.
- For a spicier option, use hot honey drizzle or add a pinch of chili flakes on the dips.
- This platter can be customized with your favorite Mediterranean dips and vegetables.
- Keep the platter chilled if not serving immediately to maintain freshness.
