Description
This Greek Halloumi Mezze Platter with Herb Dressing is everything you want in a Mediterranean spread—salty, golden halloumi, creamy dips, crisp veggies, and warm pita, all drizzled with a zesty herb dressing. It’s vibrant, customizable, and honestly, one of the easiest ways to impress guests or treat yourself to a flavorful, shareable meal.
Ingredients
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into ½-inch slabs
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)
- 1 cup hummus
- 1 cup tzatziki
- ½ cup marinated olives
- ½ cup roasted red peppers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup warm pita bread or flatbreads, cut into wedges
- Fresh parsley, dill, or mint, for garnish
- Herb Dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or oregano, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Make the Herb Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
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Grill the Halloumi: Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Cook halloumi slices 1–2 minutes per side until golden and slightly crisp.
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Arrange the Platter: Spread hummus and tzatziki in bowls, then add olives, roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and warm pita. Place halloumi in the center.
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Finish & Serve: Drizzle herb dressing over the halloumi and veggies. Garnish with extra fresh herbs and enjoy right away.
Notes
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Halloumi is best served hot off the grill—it firms up as it cools.
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You can prep veggies, dips, and dressing ahead, then just grill the cheese before serving.
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Try swapping halloumi with paneer or firm tofu for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course, Party Platter
- Method: Grilling, Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6 of platter)
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg