Mediterranean Mezze Platter with Tzatziki & Marinated Vegetables
EASY
A vibrant Greek-inspired no-cook dinner featuring creamy tzatziki, marinated vegetables, fresh herbs, and an array of Mediterranean staples arranged on a stunning shared platter.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 English cucumber, diced small
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 8 ounce feta cheese, crumbled
- 8 pita bread, cut into triangles
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
Steps
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups Greek yogurt, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Taste the tzatziki and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more salt, pepper, lemon juice, or dill to your preference. Transfer to a small serving bowl and set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and diced cucumber. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Arrange pita bread triangles on a large platter or wooden board.
- Place the bowl of tzatziki in the center or to one side of the platter.
- Spoon the marinated tomato and cucumber mixture onto the platter near the tzatziki.
- Arrange the red bell pepper strips in a small section of the platter.
- Add the pitted Kalamata olives to the platter in a small mound or scattered throughout.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the platter.
- Scatter the fresh parsley and mint over the entire platter as garnish.
- Serve immediately at room temperature. Guests can assemble their own bites by scooping tzatziki on pita bread and adding vegetables and feta as desired.