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Fresh Mediterranean Mezze Platter Recipe with Creamy Hummus and Pita Perfect for Easy Entertaining

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A quick and easy Mediterranean mezze grazing platter featuring homemade creamy hummus, fresh veggies, olives, feta, and warm pita. Perfect for casual entertaining or last-minute guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • 2–3 tablespoons cold water (for adjusting texture)
  • 1 small cucumber, sliced into rounds or sticks
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or mint leaves for garnish
  • 1 package (about 8) pita bread rounds or wedges, warmed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the hummus: In your food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Pulse briefly to start breaking down the chickpeas.
  2. Add olive oil: With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil to emulsify the mixture into a creamy texture.
  3. Adjust texture: Add cold water one tablespoon at a time until the hummus is silky and spreadable. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed. This should take about 8-10 minutes total.
  4. Prep your veggies: Slice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. Arrange olives in a small bowl or scatter them on the platter.
  5. Warm the pita: Cut pita into wedges and warm briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat until soft and slightly toasted (about 2 minutes per side), or wrap in foil and heat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Assemble the platter: Spoon the creamy hummus into a shallow bowl or spread it directly on the board. Arrange pita wedges, cucumber slices, tomatoes, olives, and crumbled feta around it. Garnish with fresh parsley or mint.
  7. Final touches: Drizzle a little olive oil over the hummus and sprinkle a pinch of smoked paprika or sumac if desired.

Notes

Use good-quality tahini for best hummus texture and flavor. Add cold water slowly to achieve silky smooth hummus. Warm pita just before serving for softness and slight char. The hummus tastes better after resting a few hours in the fridge. For gluten-free, substitute pita with gluten-free crackers or fresh veggies.

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