Mediterranean Dish Platter (Printable)
A festive Mediterranean platter with grilled meats, fresh vegetables, dips, and warm breads perfect for sharing.
# 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 - 9 oz hummus
09 - 7 oz tzatziki
10 - 5.3 oz baba ganoush
11 - 3.5 oz marinated olives
12 - 3.5 oz crumbled feta cheese
→ 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 Steps:
01 - Combine olive oil, dried oregano, paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and lamb or beef strips, toss to coat thoroughly. Allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes.
02 - Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated meat strips for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through with slight char marks. Set aside.
03 - Place hummus, tzatziki, and baba ganoush in small serving bowls and arrange them on a large platter.
04 - Scatter marinated olives and crumbled feta cheese around the dips on the platter.
05 - Arrange sliced cucumber, tomato wedges, red onion, red bell pepper, carrot sticks, and chopped parsley neatly around the dips and olives.
06 - Place grilled meat strips onto the platter alongside the vegetables and dips.
07 - Warm pita or flatbreads, quarter them, and add to the platter or place in a basket on the side for serving.
08 - Present the platter immediately, allowing guests to build their own plates.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You barely touch the stove—most of the work is prep and assembly, which means you're actually present with your guests instead of sweating by the grill.
- Everyone finds something they want on the platter, so there's no fussy cooking to different tastes or dietary needs.
- It looks intentional and abundant without requiring fancy technique, just thoughtful arrangement.
02 -
- Don't skip the marinating time; rushing the meat means you'll taste salt and spice instead of depth.
- Keep your vegetables cold and your meat warm—the contrast in temperature is part of what makes this platter work.
- Arrange everything at the last possible moment; the dips dry out edges and vegetables wilt if they sit too long before serving.
03 -
- Char your meat just enough to taste it, not so much that it becomes leather—medium-high heat and a quick hand are your friends.
- Buy the best olives and feta you can find; they're small purchases but they make an enormous difference in how the whole platter tastes.
- Warm your bread just before serving; cold pita feels like an afterthought, but warm bread becomes an invitation.