Description
A delightful Mediterranean mezze platter featuring a variety of cheeses, olives, fresh vegetables, and a zesty herbed dressing, perfect for sharing as an appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 6 ounces feta cheese, cubed
- 6 ounces halloumi or mozzarella cheese, sliced
Vegetables & Olives
- 1 cup mixed olives (Kalamata, green, or black), pitted
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1 small cucumber, sliced
Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish & Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
- Warm pita bread or flatbread, for serving
Instructions
- Arrange cheeses and olives: Arrange feta cheese, halloumi or mozzarella, and mixed olives on a large serving board to create a beautiful and inviting base for your mezze platter.
- Add vegetables: Surround the cheeses and olives with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and roasted red peppers to add color, texture, and Mediterranean flavors.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, and optional crushed red pepper flakes until well combined for a bright, herbed dressing.
- Drizzle dressing: Lightly drizzle the prepared dressing over the cheeses and vegetables to enhance their natural flavors with a zesty touch.
- Garnish: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley or thyme over the platter, adding a fresh, aromatic finish to the presentation.
- Serve: Serve the mezze with warm pita bread or flatbread, allowing guests to scoop and enjoy the vibrant, flavorful bites.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, choose mozzarella cheese instead of halloumi or any cheese with animal rennet.
- You can substitute roasted red peppers with sun-dried tomatoes for a different flavor.
- Feel free to add other typical Mediterranean mezze items like hummus or baba ganoush to round out the platter.
- The dressing can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Use warm pita bread for best flavor and texture.
