Mediterranean Mezze Board

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Updated 2024

What’s A Mezze Board?

Mezze is basically a Mediterranean charcuterie board and they’re hands-down one of my favorite ways to eat. Who doesn’t like a little bit of everything? It’s a perfect starter for kebobs or a stand-alone meal with the girls. In Arabic, mezze translates to sharing and that’s exactly what these delicious spreads are meant for. A little bit of everything tucked into a delicious platter, meant to be enjoyed together.

Mezze platters (sometimes spelled meze) can vary depending on region. What’s served in Middle East vs. the Mediterranean vs. Turkey vs. Greece are all a bit different. Here’s a little helpful guide on Mezze ingredients. In more of an Italian mood? Try my Caprese Skewer Board and Antipasto Platter.

For other healthy(ish) boards, try my:

• Smoothie Bowl Toppings Board
• Fresh Fruit Board
• Elevated Veggie Board
• Vegan Cheese Board
• Veggie and Goat Cheese Board
• Whole30 Snack Board

Cheeses for Mediterranean Charcuterie

While Mezzes can include meat like chicken or beef kebobs, I opted for a vegetarian version this time around. In place of meat, cheese offers a nice source of filling protein.

In this case, I went for marinated feta & goat cheese stuffed peppadews. Other options include Halloumi, Tulum cheese or Shanklish.

Mezze Platter Dips

Dips might just be the most important part of this dish. They tie all the other ingredents together. Perfect for dipping both pita and veggies.

I focused on a classic hummus and creamy tzatziki. Note that I often like to have one dairy and one plant-based dip option in consideration of guests’ potential dietary restrictions.

Other popular greek or middle eastern dips include tahini (made from sesame seeds), baba ghannouj (made from eggplant), labneh (strained yogurt), moutabel (tahini + eggplant) and Turkish cacik (similar to tzatziki).

Mediterranean Platter Ingredients

Produce

• Radishes, quartered

• Lemon, sliced

• Cherry tomatoes, halved

• Cucumber, cut into spears

• Artichoke hearts

• Figs, halved

• Chickpeas

Carbs

• Pita bread

Accoutrements

• Garlic hummus

• Tzatziki

• Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves)

• Green olives

• Goat cheese-stuffed peppadews

• Tabbouleh

Cheese

• Feta

Garnish

• Roasted chickpeas

• Parsley

• Cucumber ribbon

• Olive oil

How to Make a Mezze Board

• Add the hummus, tzatziki, and olives to separate bowls. Space out on the board to anchor it. Arrange the dolmas, feta, and tomatoes around the tzatziki and the tabbouleh and artichokes around the hummus.

• Add the cucumber spears, stuffed, peppadews, pita, and radishes around the edge of the board. Fill in any holes with the figs.

• Garnish the hummus with a drizzle olive oil and the roasted chickpeas, then top the tzatziki with the parsley and cucumber ribbon.

Show Me Your Mezze Platters

Hope you liked my mezze charcuterie board ideas. Nothing makes me happier than your take on my boards. If you make a spread inspired by this post, please tag me at @ainttoooproudtomeg so I can see and share!

And, if you liked this board recipe, please rate and review.

Photos by Rosana Michaela