Meze Platter Recipe

Hummus Preparation

In a food processor, blend together 1 cup of chickpeas, 1/4 cup of tahini, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 clove of garlic, and salt to taste until smooth. Adjust consistency with water as needed.

Baba Ganoush Preparation

Roast 1 medium eggplant at 400°F (200°C) for about 30 minutes until soft. Scoop out the flesh, and blend with 1/4 cup of tahini, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 clove of garlic, and salt to taste until smooth.

Tzatziki Preparation

Grate 1 cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. Mix it with 1 cup of Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 1 clove of minced garlic, and salt to taste.

Wash and slice the cucumbers into rounds. Arrange in a bowl.

Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a separate dish.

Cut the carrots into sticks and arrange them on the platter.

Slice the bell peppers and add them to the vegetable arrangement.

Crumble the feta cheese and place it in a small bowl.

Slice the kefalotyri cheese into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on the platter.

Cut the pita bread into triangles and arrange them on the platter.

Drizzle olive oil over the pita bread for extra flavor.

Rinse the mixed olives and place them in a small bowl for serving.