Mediterranean Meze Platter

Ingredients

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped

Fresh mint

1/4 cup, chopped

Extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons, plus more for drizzling

Pita bread

4 pieces, cut into wedges

Red bell pepper

1, sliced

Cucumber

1, sliced

Cherry tomatoes

1 cup, halved

Feta cheese

1 cup, crumbled

Olives

1 cup, mixed varieties

Baba ganoush

1 cup

Tzatziki

1 cup

Hummus

1 cup

Instructions

1. Start by preparing the dips: For hummus, blend 1 can of drained chickpeas, 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, and salt to taste until smooth. For tzatziki, mix 1 cup Greek yogurt with 1/2 cucumber (grated and drained), 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and salt to taste. For baba ganoush, roast 1 large eggplant until soft, then blend with 2 tablespoons tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, and salt until smooth.
2. On a large serving platter, artistically arrange the prepared dips: place the hummus, tzatziki, and baba ganoush in small bowls or dollops.
3. Surround the dips with a colorful assortment of olives, crumbled feta cheese, sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
4. Garnish the platter with chopped fresh parsley and mint for a burst of color and flavor.
5. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the hummus and baba ganoush to enhance their richness.
6. Serve the platter with warm pita bread wedges, encouraging guests to scoop and share from the delicious array.