Mediterranean Mezze Platter
My full Mezze platter — dips, veggies, fruit, feta, baguette, pita chips, and all the good snacking essentials.
Becoming the “Snack Platter” Person
I’ve accidentally become the snack-platter person in my family. Anytime we have a gathering, everyone kind of looks at me because they know I’ll show up with something simple, colorful, and fun. A mezze platter has officially become my go-to. It doesn’t take much prep, it’s flexible depending on what I have on hand, and there’s always something for everyone.
Bringing Mezze to Thanksgiving
This year, we brought a mezze platter to Thanksgiving with my family. I wasn’t sure how it would go — part of me thought people might think it was “too healthy” or a little “bougie.” But it ended up being a hit. Everyone snacked on it while my mom finished the classic Thanksgiving spread, and I liked knowing we were getting in some veggies, fruits, and healthy fats before the big meal.
Why Mezze Fits the Mediterranean Diet So Well
A mezze platter is basically a Mediterranean grazing board — dips, fresh produce, olives, bread, and small bites meant for sharing. It fits so naturally with the Mediterranean diet because it’s built around whole foods and lots of color. And you can make it look impressive without much effort, which is exactly what I need during busy seasons. I gathered some layout inspiration by browsing Pinterest, then added the foods we love most. It ended up being full of good flavors and disappeared way faster than I expected.
The platter all set out before Thanksgiving dinner — easy, colorful snacking while the turkey finished up.
Mediterranean Mezze Platter
A simple, colorful mezze platter loaded with dips, veggies, and fresh bites — an easy Mediterranean snack board for any gathering.
Ingredients
- Hummus
- Olive tapenade
- Roasted eggplant dip
- Marinated feta
- Sliced baguette
- Pita chips (I like the Townhouse brand — they’re sturdy, lower in sodium than a lot of crackers, and the simple ingredient list fits well with a Mediterranean-style snack plate.)
- Pita crackers (Stacy’s brand works well here — they’re baked, not fried, have a short ingredient list, and the crunch holds up to thicker dips like tapenade and roasted eggplant. A good option when you want something satisfying without going the ultra-processed route.)
- Grapes
- Blueberries
- Pomegranate seeds
- Cucumbers
- Carrots
- Mini sweet peppers
Instructions
- Choose a large platter, wooden board, or baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Start by placing the dips in small bowls and spread them around the board.
- Add the marinated feta in another small bowl or straight onto the board.
- Arrange the fruits in small clusters.
- Add the vegetables in separate sections.
- Fill in the gaps with pita chips, crackers, and sliced baguette.
- Drizzle the feta with a little olive oil if you want it glossy.
- Serve immediately, or wrap loosely and chill up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- If you want the board to look full, build from the center outward.
- Add a few sprigs of parsley or mint for color.
- Mix textures — creamy dips + crunchy crackers + fresh veggies makes the board feel more balanced.
Nutrition facts are approximate and may vary.
