Mediterranean Mezze Platter
An all-star Mediterranean Mezze Platter filled with all the best middle eastern small dishes, dips or fixings. It is easy to pull together and can be adapted endlessly with different dips, fresh vegetables, cheeses, and meats.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Koftas
- 500 g/1 pound ground lamb
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves of garlic
- A handful of parsley
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon of sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 8 wood or stainless steel skewers
Mezze Platter
- 4 pita breads quartered
- 12 dolmas or dolmades
- Hummus
- Roasted chickpeas
- 2 blocks halloumi cheese
- 1/2 cup of assorted olives
- 1/4 cup of marinated artichokes
- Mediterranean cucumber and tomato salad
- 2 or 3 Persian cucumber cut in spears
Instructions
KOFTAS:
- Turn on the BBQ to medium-high.
- Either using a food processor or a knife, chop very finely the onion and garlic.
- In a mixing bowl, mix ground lamb, onion, garlic, crumbs, and spices. Use your hands to mix and incorporate all the ingredients together.
- Portion the meat into 8 balls and shape it into a 'sausage' on the skewers.
- Cook the koftas on the BBQ for 6 to 8 minutes turning the koftas halfway.
HALLOUMI:
- Cook the halloumi on the BBQ or a grilling pan for 3 minutes on each side on medium-high. Or try our Smoked Fried Halloumi Cheese.
ASSEMBLING:
- Choose a large platter, chopping board or tray.
- Make the Mediterranean Tomato Salad, Hummus, Chickpeas, or use store-bought products. Arrange all of the items on a platter. Put some of the dishes into ramekins or small bowls and fill up the platter with the rest of the items loosely on the board itself.
- ENJOY! This is meant to be informal and an intimate shareable platter.
Notes
- Refer to the recipes linked in the card
- Remember to check the post for tips or suggestions!