Description
A colorful vegan mezze platter filled with hummus, vegan tzatziki, falafel, grilled eggplant, fresh vegetables, olives, stuffed dates, and flatbread. Perfect for sharing and easy to assemble.
Ingredients
- Hummus
- Vegan tzatziki
- Tabbouleh
- Falafel
- Eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- Olive oil
- Baby carrots
- Baby cucumbers
- Cherry tomatoes
- Radishes
- Vegan feta
- Red chilli flakes
- Oregano, thyme, or parsley
- Dates
- Almonds
- Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves)
- Mixed marinated olives
- Turkish bread
- Crackers
- Flatbread
- Pomegranate arils
- Lemon slices
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Prepare hummus, vegan tzatziki, tabbouleh, and falafel or use good-quality store-bought versions
- Slice eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds, brush with olive oil, and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until tender and lightly charred
- Leave some vegetables whole and cut others into halves or quarters for variety
- Cube vegan feta and marinate with olive oil, chilli flakes, and herbs while preparing other components
- Slice dates open and stuff each with two almonds
- Place hummus and tzatziki into small bowls on a large platter
- Add tabbouleh in a bowl or spread onto one section of the board
- Arrange falafel, dolmades, and grilled eggplant on the platter
- Fill gaps with fresh vegetables, olives, vegan feta, and stuffed dates
- Add bread, crackers, and flatbread around the edges
- Scatter pomegranate arils over the platter and add lemon slices
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately
Notes
- Use a mix of textures for balance: creamy, crunchy, fresh, and warm
- Assemble within 30 minutes of serving to keep ingredients fresh
- Keep extra bread on the side instead of overcrowding the platter
- Grilled eggplant should be tender, not dry or leathery
- Store dips separately if preparing ahead
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 0
