Greek Mezze Platter

Eden

4.84 from 6 votes

May 22, 2019, Updated Aug 13, 2025

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
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A Greek mezze platter is a colorful spread of dips, cheeses, vegetables, olives, and breads, perfect for sharing as an appetizer or light meal. This easy no-cook version comes together in 10 minutes with a mix of store-bought and fresh ingredients.

For more delicious platters that would be perfect for any occasion, check out my Crudité Platter, the Ultimate Cheese Platter, and my Burrata Platter with marinated tomatoes!

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Why You’ll Love This Greek Appetizer Platter

  • Effortless entertaining: Everything can be bought pre-made, so you spend more time with friends and less in the kitchen.
  • Customizable: Go heavy on hummus, add more cheese, keep it vegetarian, or make it protein-packed — it’s up to you.
  • Gorgeous presentation: The colors alone make it feel like a celebration. Add edible flowers for extra charm!
  • Perfect for sharing: Mezze is meant to be enjoyed together, bite by bite, over great conversation.
  • No cooking required: Just slice, arrange, and pour a drink.
Greek mezze platter with hummus, feta, olives, and pita bread.

What to Put on a Greek Mezze Platter

A good mezze platter has a mix of creamy dips, fresh veggies, salty bites, cheese, and of course…warm bread! Here are some ideas:

  • Dips: Homemade hummus, garlic dip, tahini yogurt dip, Beet dip, baba ganoush, tzatziki, whipped goat cheese
  • Cheese: Feta, grilled halloumi
  • Veggies & Fruit: Cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, marinated artichokes, lemon wedges, apricots
  • Olives & Pickles: Kalamata, green stuffed olives, marinated olive recipe, sun-dried tomatoes, pickled peppers
  • Protein: Dolmas, soft-boiled eggs, Greek sausage
  • Bread & Crackers: Warm pita, pita chips, lavash
  • Extras: Nuts, fresh herbs, za’atar or sumac for sprinkling

Tip: Cluster items by color for a beautiful presentation and tuck in fresh herbs for aroma.

Hummus dip on a platter.
Greek mezze platter filled with olives, cheese, pita and dips.
The best Greek mezze platter.
Mezze platter with olives, dips and bread.

How to Assemble an Easy Greek Mezze Platter

Garnish & drizzle: Fresh herbs and a little olive oil bring it to life.

Choose your base: A big wooden board, marble slab, or ceramic platter works beautifully.

Anchor with dips: Place bowls of dips spaced out across the platter.

Add colorful veggies: Cluster them in sections for visual impact.

Layer proteins & cheeses: Group feta, dolmas, and any meats together.

Fill in gaps: Add olives, nuts, dried fruit, or artichokes.

Add bread last: Place pita around the edges or in a basket.

Homemade Greek mezze board with colorful dips and vegetables.

Make Ahead & Storage Tips

  • Prep dips up to 2 days ahead (store covered in fridge).
  • Slice veggies 1 day ahead, store with paper towels to keep crisp.
  • Marinate olives, artichokes, and feta 1–2 days ahead.
  • Cut cheeses & meats the day before.
  • Toast pita just before serving.

Leftovers? Store dips in airtight containers (3–5 days), veggies separately (up to 3 days), and bread wrapped in foil (3 days, reheat before serving).

Mediterranean Mezze Platter Tips

Add small bowls of flaky salt, za’atar, or sumac so guests can customize.

Quality over quantity — better to have fewer, beautiful items than too many filler pieces.

Think about color contrast when arranging.

Serve at room temp for the best flavor.

Keep backup portions in the fridge to replenish throughout the night.

Serving Guide for a Greek Mezze Platter

  • Rule of thumb: 1–1.5 cups of mezze per guest (½–¾ cup if served with other dishes).
  • 4 guests: 4–5 cups total
  • 8 guests: 8–10 cups total
  • 12 guests: 12–15 cups total

Balanced Platter Formula

  • 3 dips: ½ cup each
  • 2–3 veggies: ~1 cup per 4 people
  • 1–2 olives/pickles: ½ cup total
  • Cheese: ~4 oz per 4 people
  • Pita or chips: 2–3 pieces per person
  • Extras: small handful of nuts, dried fruit, or dolmas

Tip: Lighter items like cucumbers go fast — keep extra ready to refill.

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4.84 from 6 votes

Greek Mezze Platter

By: Eden
Easy Greek Mezze Platter is perfect for a simple evening with friends! You don’t have to make or cook any of this and it’s all about artfully preparing a gorgeous platter with easy ingredients!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
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Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
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Ingredients 

  • 12 ounce Container fresh hummus
  • 12 ounce Container baba ganoush
  • 12 ounce Fresh cucumber yogurt
  • 12 ounces Tabbouleh
  • 4 ounces Crumble feta cheese
  • 1 soft pita bread
  • 2 large Cucumbers sliced
  • 1 jar Roasted red peppers
  • 1 package Dried apricots
  • 6 small Radish
  • 14 ounce Jar of Marinated artichoke hearts
  • 1 container Cherry tomatoes
  • 6 ounces Assorted nuts like almonds
  • 8 ounces Assorted olives like green and kalamata

Instructions 

  • Place the dips in small bowls on the platter.
  • Add the rest of the food around the platter until it’s full.
  • Drizzle the board with olive oil and salt and pepper.
  • Serve additional olives and pita bread on the side.

Notes

Eden’s Tips for a Stunning Mezze Platter
Choose quality over quantity: It’s better to have fewer items of higher quality than too many mediocre options. Splurge on really good olive oil for drizzling and fresh pita from a local bakery if possible!
Create color contrast: Arrange items with different colors next to each other – place bright red tomatoes near green olives or white feta cheese for visual pop.
Think about temperature: Serve your mezze platter at room temperature for the best flavor. Take cheese and dips out of the fridge about 30 minutes before serving.
Add fresh herbs: Tuck sprigs of fresh mint, dill, or parsley around the platter for color and aroma. They’re not just garnish – guests can add them to their bites for extra flavor!
Don’t forget the extras: Small bowls of flaky sea salt, za’atar, or sumac placed around the platter let guests customize their bites.
Refill strategically: For longer gatherings, keep backup supplies of popular items ready in the fridge to refill as needed rather than putting everything out at once.
Make it accessible: Place the platter where everyone can reach it easily, and provide small plates so guests can build their perfect bite without hovering over the board.
How to Toast Pita Bread
There is nothing better to dip in hummus than pillowy soft pita bread! Serve warm with salt and olive oil and everyone will be happy!
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut the pita bread into 4 triangles. You can do 8 triangles if you prefer smaller pieces.
  3. Place in a single layer on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil and salt.
  4. Bake in the oven for about 7 minutes. You want the pita to still be soft, but warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 16g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 2042mg, Potassium: 655mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 798IU, Vitamin C: 38mg, Calcium: 250mg, Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Eden

I’m Eden Passante and I develop, create, style and photograph every recipe and party on Sugar and Charm. I’m the author of Entertaining with Charm and have a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics and I’m here to help you create simple and easy recipes for entertaining and how to add charm to any gathering!

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