Mezze Platter

Easy mezze platter with falafel and an assortment of healthy vegetarian meze appetizers from the Mediterranean and Middle East.

This easy Mediterranean mezze platter is a great way to entertain and serve a crowd. The mezze platter recipe consists of dishes that can be made in advance, including the falafel which can be frozen and then reheated in the oven. So all you have to do is assemble the mezze platter when your family or guests are ready to eat. Since everything is shared family style, it’s a wonderful way to bring people together. I made this a healthy plant-based mezze platter that includes dishes that will fit into most diets. However, you can easily add or omit any component to make it your own. 

What is Mezze?

Mezze, meze or mezé, is an assortment of small plates served as appetizers for sharing in the Mediterranean and Middle East. Mezze is similar to Spanish tapas and Italian antipasti, which can include hot and cold items like fresh veggies, salads, bread, chips, and dips. Some examples of traditional mezze items include hummus, tzatziki, and tabbouleh. Meze can also be served as a light meal.

Mezze Platter Items

These are all plant-based vegan or vegetarian mezze platter items, but you can easily add additional meze dishes to your platter such as deli meats and cheese if that is your preference.

• Falafel – This healthy baked falafel is keto, gluten-free, and super yummy!
• Tabbouleh – This cauliflower tabbouleh salad is a great alternative to traditional tabbouleh.
• Hummus – You can add one or more flavors of hummus including Classic Hummus, Roasted Carrot Hummus, Pumpkin Hummus, or the store-bought hummus of your choice.
• Tahini – This easy Sunflower Tahini is another nice change to plain tahini, plus it has lots of health benefits.
• Tzatziki – This Greek tzatziki sauce can be made vegan simply by using a plant-based yogurt.
• Nuts – Almonds, Walnuts, Pistachios, Pecans, Pepitas, or any other nuts you would like to add. I did a mix for variety.
• Fresh Veggies – I added sliced cucumbers, mini sweet peppers, and grape tomatoes.
• Olives – Use the olives of your choice.
• Bread – I added both Naan and Pita bread to my platter, but you can use other breads, chips, or crackers as well. 
• Garnish – I added lemon wedges and fresh herbs including fresh sprigs of parsley, dill, and mint.

The suggestions listed above are what is shown in the pictures, below are a few more items to change it up. Feel free to add whatever you want!

• Greek Cucumber Salad
• This Parmesan Garlic Bread is always a big hit!
• Spiced Rum Nuts

How to Create a Mezze Platter

To create this mezze platter, I recommend making most, if not all, of the components in advance to keep things easy when it is time to serve. If you are short on time, you can use a few store-bought items to make things easier like using your favorite store-bought hummus, tahini, or tzatziki. However, homemade is always best, and I truly believe you will enjoy the recipes that I have provided.

Build a Mezze Platter

First, choose the items that you would like to include on your mezze platter. Make the items in advance whenever possible, then store each component until serving time. When it is time to serve, bake or reheat the falafel according to the recipe instructions. While the falafel is in the oven, choose a large board or serving platter and arrange the rest of the items thoughtfully, considering aesthetics and what pairs well together. Add the falafel to the platter, serve, and enjoy!

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