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Mediterranean Meze Platter

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A stunning Mediterranean meze platter featuring olive tapenade, whipped feta, grilled vegetables, and stuffed grape leaves, perfect for casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Kalamata pitted black olives
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 anchovy fillet (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup Greek feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon cider or red wine vinegar
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup mini peppers
  • 1 bunch baby radishes
  • 1 cup stuffed grape leaves
  • Warm bread and pita wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the olive tapenade by rinsing brine-cured olives and capers, then blending with garlic, anchovy, olive oil, basil, oregano, and lemon juice until slightly coarse.
  2. For the whipped feta, blend crumbled feta with yogurt, vinegar, salt, and pepper, then slowly add olive oil until smooth.
  3. Grill or roast sliced eggplant and zucchini until tender and charred, approximately 3–4 minutes per side.
  4. On a large serving platter, spread the olive tapenade and whipped feta, then arrange grilled vegetables, cherry tomatoes, peppers, radishes, and stuffed grape leaves around the dips.
  5. Serve with warm bread and pita wedges, drizzled with olive oil and garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or protein options. Can be made ahead of time for convenience.

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