Mediterranean Dip Platter (Printable)
Fresh Mediterranean vegetables, cheeses, pita wedges served with a creamy yogurt and herb dip for sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Vegetables
01 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 cucumber, sliced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
04 - 1 cup baby carrots
05 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
06 - 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, quartered
→ Cheeses
07 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, cut into cubes
08 - 1.75 oz halloumi cheese, sliced
→ Bread
09 - 2 pita breads, cut into wedges
→ Creamy Herb Dip
10 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
11 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
12 - 1 clove garlic, minced
13 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
14 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
15 - 1/2 tsp salt
16 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
→ Garnishes
17 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
18 - 1 tsp sumac (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill halloumi slices for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown with distinct grill marks. Remove and set aside on a plate.
02 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber strips, bell pepper, baby carrots, Kalamata olives, and artichoke hearts across a large serving platter in sections for visual appeal.
03 - Place feta cheese cubes and grilled halloumi slices among the vegetables on the platter.
04 - Briefly warm pita wedges in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or in a 350°F oven for 3-4 minutes until slightly crispy.
05 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until completely smooth and well incorporated.
06 - Transfer the dip to a small serving bowl. Sprinkle fresh parsley and sumac over the top. Place the dip bowl alongside the platter with warm pita bread for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its basically an excuse to eat cheese and call it a meal
- The creamy yogurt dip ties everything together like an old friend
- You can assemble it while catching up with guests
02 -
- Halloumi can go from golden to rubbery in seconds so watch it like a hawk
- The dip tastes better after it sits for ten minutes so the flavors can mingle
03 -
- Buy block feta and cube it yourself instead of precrumbled for better texture
- Pat your halloumi dry with paper towels before grilling for the best sear