Meze Platter Recipe
A selection of traditional Greek appetizers.
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Ingredients
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Dips
Vegetables
Cheese and Bread
Nuts
Method
Preparation of Dips
- 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
- 3
Vegetable Preparation
- 4
Prepare Vegetables
Wash and slice the cucumber into rounds, halved cherry tomatoes, and cut bell peppers into strips. Arrange them on a platter.
- 5
Prepare Olives
If necessary, pit the olives and rinse them under cold water. Add them to the platter.
Cheese and Bread Preparation
- 6
Prepare Feta and Halloumi
Cut the feta cheese into cubes and grill the halloumi slices until golden brown on both sides.
- 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
- 8
Prepare Nuts
Place the mixed nuts in a small bowl or scatter them around the platter for decoration.
