Mediterranean Dish Platter (Printable)
A vibrant array of Mediterranean flavors with grilled meats, fresh veggies, dips, and warm breads.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grilled Meats
01 - 10.5 oz chicken breast, cut into strips
02 - 10.5 oz lamb or beef, cut into strips
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 2 tsp dried oregano
05 - 1 tsp paprika
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Dips & Spreads
08 - 8.8 oz hummus
09 - 7 oz tzatziki
10 - 5.3 oz baba ganoush
11 - 3.5 oz marinated olives
12 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
→ Vegetables
13 - 1 cucumber, sliced
14 - 2 medium tomatoes, sliced into wedges
15 - 1 red onion, thinly sliced
16 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
17 - 1 carrot, cut into sticks
18 - 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
→ Breads
19 - 4 pita breads or flatbreads, quartered
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine olive oil, oregano, paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and lamb or beef strips, tossing to coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
02 - Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated meat strips for 4 to 5 minutes each side until cooked through and slightly charred. Remove and set aside.
03 - Arrange hummus, tzatziki, and baba ganoush into small serving bowls and place them on a large platter.
04 - Scatter the marinated olives and crumbled feta cheese around the dips on the platter.
05 - Neatly place the sliced cucumber, tomato wedges, red onion, bell pepper slices, carrot sticks, and chopped parsley around the dips and meats on the platter.
06 - Place the grilled meat strips on the platter alongside the vegetables and dips.
07 - Warm pita breads or flatbreads, then cut into quarters. Arrange them on the platter or serve in a basket alongside.
08 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to assemble their own plates from the assortment of ingredients.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything can be prepped ahead and assembled in minutes when guests arrive, leaving you free to actually enjoy the company.
- The mix of textures and flavors means theres something for everyone, even picky eaters always find at least three things they love.
02 -
- Dont skip marinating the meat, even 20 minutes makes a noticeable difference in flavor and tenderness compared to grilling it plain.
- Warm the pita just before serving because cold pita tears easily and doesnt fold as nicely around the fillings.
03 -
- Let the grilled meats rest for a few minutes before adding them to the platter so the juices redistribute and they stay tender.
- Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the whole platter just before serving, it makes everything glisten and taste even richer.