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Home › Recipe Index › Appetizer and Mezze

Mediterranean Mezze Recipes

Mezze recipes are prominent in the Mediterranean diet and Mediterranean entertaining. Mezze are small plates for sharing, meant to stimulate the appetite. You can think of them as tapas or appetizers, but mezze dishes can often make an entire casual and delicious meal to enjoy with family and friends. Learn how to make the perfect mezze platter. Here, you’ll find easy authentic mezze dishes from the BEST homemade hummus, to falafel, Tahini Sauce, Greek Tztaziki, Tabouli,  Keftedes, and more!


Padron peppers topped with flakey sea salt on a plate.

Blistered Padron Peppers (Pimientos de Padrón)

A close up of marinated tomatoes.

Marinated Tomatoes

A close up of salmon crudo.

Salmon Crudo

Escalivada topped with parsley and olives on a plate.

Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Vegetables)

A stack of zucchini fritters with a dollop of Greek yogurt on top and lemon wedges on the side.

11 Zucchini Recipes That Taste Amazing!

Chickpea panisses on a platter.

Panisse (Chickpea Fries)

Panzanella salad on a serving platter with serving utensils.

11 Italian Recipes for Easy Summer Meals

A spring green salad in a serving bowl with a serving spoon.

Spring Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette

Roasted garlic hummus in a bowl on a tray with sliced vegetables, pita bread wedges and a bowl of crumbled feta.

11 Hummus Recipes I Make on Repeat

Roasted garlic hummus in a bowl.

Roasted Garlic Hummus

Roasted red pepper hummus in a bowl with a spoon surrounded by several pita wedges.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Haydari topped with fresh dill, Aleppo pepper and a drizzle of olive oil in a bowl with a pita wedge.

Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip with Garlic and Herbs)

A serving of grilled scallops with Mediterranean salsa, a lemon half, a knife and a fork on a plate. Next to this is a bowl of chopped parsley, the Mediterranean salsa in a bowl, and the rest of the scallops on a plate.

Grilled Scallops with Mediterranean Tomato Salsa

An overhead photo of hummus in a bowl topped with olive oil, chickpeas and sumac. Surrounding this is a bowl of sliced cucumber and pieces of pita bread.

Hummus Recipe (2 Ways!)

The basil pesto recipe in a bowl with a spoon.

Pesto Recipe

Panzanella salad on a serving platter with serving utensils.

Panzanella Salad

Tomato risotto in a bowl with a fork.

Tomato Risotto

A close up of peperonata in a bowl.

Peperonata (Italian Stewed Peppers)

An overhead photo of homemade labneh in a bowl, garnished with herbs, olives, figs, a radish and a drizzle of olive oil surrounded by various fruits and raw vegetables and a bowl of za'atar.

Labneh

An overhead photo of kisir Turkish bulgur salad in a serving bowl with wooden serving utensils.

Kisir (Turkish Bulgur Salad)

Polenta fries topped with grated parmesan cheese and parsley on a platter with a bowl of marinara sauce.

Crispy Baked Polenta Fries (Gluten-Free)

A close up of shrimp scampi in a skillet with a wooden spoon.

Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

cucumber sandwich squares topped with a garnish of dill and sliced cucumber on a plate.

The Best Cucumber Sandwiches (No Cream Cheese!)

Five baked scallops on a plate with a fork and a lemon wedge.

Baked Scallops with Fresh Herbs and Orange

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