Meze Platter Hummus Shrimp Salad Cucumber Salad
Transform your appetizer game with this vibrant Meze Platter featuring creamy hummus, a zesty shrimp salad, and a refreshing cucumber salad. Perfect for entertaining or a light Mediterranean-inspired meal, this recipe brings together bold flavors and textures in a visually stunning presentation. The shrimp salad boasts a tangy blend of Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and dill, while the cucumber salad shines with crisp veggies tossed in olive oil and red wine vinegar. Pair it all with warm pita or crispy crackers, and don’t forget to garnish with olives for an extra touch of tradition. Ready in just 25 minutes, this platter is a fresh, healthy, and irresistible centerpiece for your table! Keywords: meze platter, Mediterranean recipe, hummus, shrimp salad, cucumber salad, quick appetizer, healthy entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup Cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 pieces Pita bread or crackers (for serving)
- 0.5 cup Olives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Arrange the hummus in a bowl or spread it over one section of a serving platter.
2. To make the shrimp salad: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped dill, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until well combined. Spoon the shrimp salad onto another section of the platter.
3. To prepare the cucumber salad: In another mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, then sprinkle with salt and fresh parsley. Toss gently to coat. Arrange the cucumber salad on the platter.
4. If desired, place olives in a small bowl or directly on the platter as a garnish.
5. Add pita bread or crackers to the platter for dipping and serving.
6. Garnish the hummus with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of paprika, or fresh parsley if desired.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and vibrant meze platter!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.7 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 492 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 4686 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.5 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 102.6 g | 205% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 531 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 1981 mg | 42% | |
*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.
