Mediterranean Mezze Lunch Plate
A colourful mezze lunch plate with hummus, marinated feta, olives, warm pita and a quick cucumber-tomato salad. A no-cook lunch that is easy to share.
By Tasty Nest Recipes Editorial TeamPublished
18 min total 4 platesEasy
Photo: Lauren_Hannah · CC BY 2.0. Illustrative photo; your results may look different.
About this recipe
A mezze plate is less a recipe than an arrangement: a selection of small Mediterranean dishes served together, perfect for grazing. It makes a light, satisfying lunch that needs almost no cooking.
This version pairs creamy hummus with oregano-marinated feta, olives, warm pita and a simple chopped cucumber and tomato salad. Add whatever else you like, such as falafel, stuffed vine leaves or roasted peppers.
Tips for success
- Use our classic hummus recipe for a homemade centrepiece.
- For packed lunches, use a divided container so the salad does not soften the pita.
- Keep the mezze chilled if it will sit out longer than 2 hours.
Substitutions and variations
- Add falafel, hard-boiled eggs or grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Swap the feta for labneh or marinated tofu.
- Use gluten-free crackers instead of pita.
Storage
To store: Refrigerate components separately for up to 3 days.
Recipe
Mediterranean Mezze Lunch Plate
A colourful mezze lunch plate with hummus, marinated feta, olives, warm pita and a quick cucumber-tomato salad. A no-cook lunch that is easy to share.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 3 min
- Total
- 18 min
- Yield
- 4 plates
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients
Tick off ingredients as you gather them.
Marinated feta
Cucumber-tomato salad
To serve
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the feta
Toss the feta cubes with the olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes and lemon zest. Set aside while you prepare everything else.
Step 2: Make the salad
Combine the cucumber, tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and parsley.
Step 3: Warm the pita
Warm the pitas in a dry skillet or low oven for 2 to 3 minutes, then cut into wedges.
Step 4: Arrange
Spoon the hummus onto plates or a large platter and swirl the top. Arrange the feta, salad, olives, pita and any extra vegetables around it. Drizzle the hummus with a little olive oil.
Cuisine: Mediterranean · Course: Lunch
Estimated nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 14 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Carbs
- 47 g
- Fibre
- 6 g
- Sugars
- 4 g
Approximate values estimated from typical nutrition data for the listed ingredients, excluding optional toppings and serving suggestions. Actual values vary with brands, portion sizes and substitutions. Not verified by a dietitian or laboratory analysis.
tastynestrecipes.com/recipes/mezze-plate
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