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.

6 servings

32 min

Published October 4, 2025

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.

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

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

Drizzle hummus lightly with oil and sprinkle lightly with paprika.

2 min

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

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

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

Toast pita breads in toaster, then cut into wedges. Arrange pita wedges on platter with salads and serve.

5 min

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.