Sun-Drenched Patio Mezze (Print Version)

A vibrant Mediterranean platter with crisp vegetables, feta, and flavorful dips in a light, airy presentation.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz feta cheese, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 large cucumber, sliced into rounds
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
06 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced
07 - ½ cup radishes, sliced
08 - ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted

→ Accompaniments

09 - ⅓ cup hummus
10 - ⅓ cup tzatziki
11 - 1 cup assorted crispbreads or pita wedges (gluten-free option if needed)
12 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
13 - Fresh mint and dill sprigs, for garnish
14 - Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Place feta cubes and mozzarella balls in separate areas on a large serving platter or wooden board, leaving ample space between.
02 - Fan cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper strips, onion slices, and radishes in small clusters spaced apart to maintain an airy presentation.
03 - Place Kalamata olives in a small pile or bowl on the board.
04 - Spoon hummus and tzatziki into small bowls and place on the serving board.
05 - Lightly drizzle olive oil over feta and vegetables, then sprinkle with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
06 - Decorate with fresh mint and dill sprigs for a bright, fresh appearance.
07 - Present immediately, accompanied by crispbreads or pita wedges on the side.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's ready in 15 minutes, which means you can pull together something restaurant-worthy before guests arrive.
  • Everyone finds something they love on the board, so there's no picky eaters problem.
  • The whole thing just feels elegant without requiring any actual cooking skills.
02 -
  • Slice and prep everything ahead of time, but don't actually assemble the board until just before serving—wet vegetables on a board turn mushy and sad within an hour.
  • The spacing matters more than you'd think; a crowded board loses its charm and stops looking intentional.
03 -
  • Chill your dip bowls before filling them so the hummus and tzatziki stay cool longer and don't separate.
  • Use a very sharp knife for clean vegetable cuts; they'll stay crisper and look more intentional than anything hacked apart with a dull blade.
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