Looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that feels fancy but comes together in minutes? A mezze platter is your answer. With just a few store-bought staples — think a block of feta and a tub of hummus — you can create a stunning spread perfect for entertaining or an elevated afternoon snack. Here’s how to pull it off with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
Start with a large serving tray or charcuterie board. Then, assemble your items — most of which you can grab ready-to-go from the grocery store.
- Sliced sourdough or baguette
- Crackers (Go for a mix of shapes and textures. I love Simple Mills gluten-free crackers!)
- Pre-cut veggies like celery and carrots
- Hummus (Use classic or flavored, like roasted red pepper. I love Ithaca x Graza Hummus because it is made with olive oil instead of seed oils.)
- Feta block (I use Violife Vegan Feta, but if using regular feta, opt for sheep’s milk in brine.)
- Marinated olives
- Cherry tomatoes
- Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves)
- Olive oil, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and black pepper
- Fresh parsley and optional edible flowers for garnish
Step 2: Style the Feta
Place the block of feta on a small square dish or plate and set it at the center of your board. Sprinkle it with dried oregano and black pepper, then drizzle olive oil over the top for an herby, marinated effect.
Step 3: Elevate the Hummus
Spoon the hummus into two small bowls and position them on opposite corners of the tray. Use the back of a spoon to create a small well in the center of each, then sprinkle in some smoked paprika. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil into the well.
Step 4: Build the Board
Now for the fun part! Stack wedges of sourdough in small clusters throughout the board, then tuck crackers around them for variety. Cut the dolmades in half diagonally and lay them around the feta for a polished look. Fill in gaps with marinated olives and cherry tomatoes. Nestle the pre-cut celery and carrots into the remaining spaces, placing some of the veggies in the bowls of hummus.
Step 5: Finish with Garnish
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the feta and hummus for a pop of color. If you have edible flowers, place a few across the board for an extra-lovely touch.
Optional Add-Ons
Feel free to add roasted nuts, sliced bell peppers, or even some fresh fruit like grapes or figs. Make it your own!
Five-Minute Mezze Platter
Equipment
- Large serving tray
Ingredients
- Sliced sourdough or baguette
- Crackers
- Pre-cut veggies like celery and carrots
- Hummus
- Feta block sheep's milk feta in brine or Violife vegan feta
- Marinated olives
- Cherry tomatoes
- Dolmades stuffed grape leaves
- Olive oil
- Dried oregano
- Smoked paprika
- Black pepper freshly ground
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Edible flowers optional
Instructions
- Place the block of feta on a small dish in the center of the tray. Sprinkle with oregano and black pepper, and drizzle olive oil over top.
- Spoon hummus into two small bowls and place on opposite corners of the board. Create a well in the hummus, sprinkle with smoked paprika, and pour a little olive oil over top.
- Arrange sourdough wedges in small clusters around the board, then tuck in crackers. Cut the dolmades in half on a diagonal and lean them against the feta. Fill in gaps with olives and cherry tomatoes. Nestle in the celery and carrots, placing some in the bowls of hummus.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over top and place a few edible flowers around the board, if desired.
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Salude to effortless and elegant entertaining!
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