Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsKosta's Restaurant and BarMeze Platter Recipe

Meze Platter Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

A selection of traditional Greek appetizers.

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Ingredients

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Dips

Cheese and Bread

Method

Preparation of Dips

  1. 1

    Prepare Hummus

    In a blender, combine 1 cup of canned chickpeas (rinsed), 1/4 cup of tahini, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, 2 cloves of garlic, and salt to taste. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  2. 2

    Prepare Tzatziki

    In a bowl, combine 1 cup of Greek yogurt, 1 grated cucumber (drained), 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 1 clove of minced garlic, and salt to taste. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Prepare Baba Ghanoush

    Roast 1 medium eggplant until soft. Once cooled, scoop out the flesh and combine with 1/4 cup of tahini, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 clove of garlic, and salt to taste in a blender. Blend until smooth.

Vegetable Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare Vegetables

    Wash and slice the cucumber into rounds, halved cherry tomatoes, and cut bell peppers into strips. Arrange them on a platter.

  2. 5

    Prepare Olives

    If necessary, pit the olives and rinse them under cold water. Add them to the platter.

Cheese and Bread Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare Feta and Halloumi

    Cut the feta cheese into cubes and grill the halloumi slices until golden brown on both sides.

  2. 7

    Prepare Pita Bread

    Warm the pita bread in a toaster or on a skillet until soft and slightly toasted. Cut into triangles.

Nuts Preparation

  1. 8

    Prepare Nuts

    Place the mixed nuts in a small bowl or scatter them around the platter for decoration.

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