Cold Appetizer
Elevate your next gathering with this vibrant and versatile Cold Appetizer platter, a Mediterranean-inspired spread that combines fresh, flavorful ingredients for the ultimate shareable snack. Featuring creamy hummus, refreshing tzatziki, and smoky baba ganoush as the star dips, this no-cook recipe is perfectly paired with crisp cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, carrot sticks, and briny Kalamata olives. Crumbled feta cheese adds a rich, tangy kick, while warm pita bread triangles make for the perfect dipping vessel. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh parsley tie it all together, creating a stunning and effortless display in just 15 minutes. Ideal for outdoor parties, casual gatherings, or a light, healthy starter, this Cold Appetizer is as easy to prepare as it is to enjoy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Hummus
- 1 cup Tzatziki
- 1 cup Baba Ganoush
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Carrot sticks
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 4 whole Pita bread
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Begin by preparing the serving platter. Use a large platter or a wooden cutting board for presentation.
2. Arrange the hummus, tzatziki, and baba ganoush into separate small bowls, spacing them evenly on the platter.
3. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cucumber thoroughly. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
4. Arrange the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, carrot sticks, and Kalamata olives around the dips in small piles.
5. Crumble the feta cheese and scatter it around the platter, ensuring some pieces are next to the vegetables.
6. Cut the pita bread into small triangles and place them on the platter as well. If desired, you can lightly brush the pita bread with olive oil before serving.
7. Drizzle olive oil over the hummus and baba ganoush for added flavor, and top with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley.
8. Serve immediately as a shareable cold appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2551 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.6 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.6 g | 163% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 5768 mg | 251% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.8 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.6 g | 195% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 67.3 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1014 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 21.5 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 3417 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
