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Easy No-Cook Mediterranean Mezze Platter

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A fresh, flavorful, and easy no-cook Mediterranean mezze platter perfect for quick snacking or entertaining, featuring creamy hummus, tangy feta, briny olives, crisp veggies, and pita bread.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) hummus, store-bought or homemade
  • 4 ounces (115 g) feta cheese, crumbled or in small blocks
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) pitted green Castelvetrano or Kalamata olives
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced into rounds or sticks
  • 4 small pita rounds or one large pita, cut into triangles
  • A handful of fresh parsley or mint leaves for garnish
  • Lemon wedges (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cucumber thoroughly. Slice the tomatoes in half and cut the cucumber into thin rounds or sticks about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick.
  2. Spoon about 1 cup (240 ml) of hummus into a small bowl or directly onto the serving platter as a base. Use the back of a spoon to create a shallow well in the center for olive oil drizzle.
  3. Place 1/2 cup (75 g) of pitted olives into a ramekin or small bowl. Slice if whole for easier snacking.
  4. Crumble or cube 4 ounces (115 g) of feta and scatter over the platter or place neatly in a corner. Optionally drizzle a little olive oil over the feta.
  5. Fan out the cucumber slices and halved cherry tomatoes around the hummus and feta for a colorful, inviting look.
  6. Cut pita bread into triangles and arrange on the platter’s edge or in a separate basket. Warm slightly if desired.
  7. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or mint leaves over the platter. Add lemon wedges on the side for optional squeezing.
  8. Drizzle 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of extra virgin olive oil over the hummus and veggies to tie everything together.
  9. Serve immediately. If preparing ahead, cover and refrigerate, then bring to room temperature before serving.

Notes

Use the freshest vegetables for best texture and flavor. Rinse olives if too salty. Drizzle good quality extra virgin olive oil for richness. Store leftovers separately to avoid sogginess. Can be made vegan by omitting feta or using dairy-free alternatives. Pita can be swapped for gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks.

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Keywords: Mediterranean mezze, no-cook snack, hummus platter, easy appetizer, healthy snack, vegetarian, quick snack

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