Meze Platter with Hummus, Shrimp Salad, and Cucumber Salad
A Mediterranean-inspired platter featuring homemade hummus, zesty shrimp salad, and refreshing cucumber salad with feta. This versatile meze spread includes marinated artichokes, Kalamata olives, and warm pita bread for a complete appetizer spread.
Ingredients
- •1 can garbanzo beans
- •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- •2 tablespoons water
- •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling
- •2 cloves garlic
- •2 teaspoons ground cumin
- •1 teaspoon paprika plus additional for sprinkling
- •16 pieces cooked peeled large shrimp
- •16 pieces unpitted Kalamata olives
- •1 cup diced seeded tomatoes
- •2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
- •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- •½ piece English hothouse cucumber
- •½ cup plain yogurt
- •¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano or mint
- •1 jar marinated artichoke hearts
- •2 pieces lemons
- •4 pieces pita breads
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Place 1 tablespoon garbanzo beans in small bowl and reserve for garnish. Combine remaining garbanzo beans, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, cumin, and 1 teaspoon paprika in processor and blend until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle reserved garbanzo beans over. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before using.
10 min
- 2.
Drizzle hummus lightly with oil and sprinkle lightly with paprika.
2 min
- 3.
Combine all ingredients in medium bowl and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
5 min
- 4.
Arrange cucumber slices on plate; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon yogurt over. Sprinkle with feta cheese and oregano. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
5 min
- 5.
Place marinated artichokes in small bowl. Arrange bowls of hummus, shrimp salad, and artichokes and plate with cucumber salad on large platter. Garnish with lemon wedges.
5 min
- 6.
Toast pita breads in toaster, then cut into wedges. Arrange pita wedges on platter with salads and serve.
5 min
- 7.
Greek-style yogurt is a thick yogurt; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods markets) and Greek markets.
