Description
Create a vibrant and inviting Mediterranean brunch board featuring an assortment of flavorful dips, fresh vegetables, olives, cheeses, nuts, and a variety of pita and flatbreads. This no-cook assembly recipe offers a fresh and healthy Mediterranean-inspired spread perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Dips
- 1 cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup baba ganoush
- 1 cup roasted red pepper dip
Fresh Vegetables
- 1 large cucumber, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large bell pepper, sliced
Additional Board Items
- 1 cup assorted olives (kalamata, green, etc.)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios, etc.)
- 1 cup assorted pita breads and flatbreads (whole wheat, rosemary, etc.)
Garnish & Drizzle
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh herbs for garnish (oregano, parsley, etc.)
Instructions
- Prepare Hummus: If making hummus from scratch, blend 1 can of chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of tahini, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 cloves of garlic, and salt in a food processor until smooth. Adjust the texture with water as needed.
- Make Tzatziki Sauce: Combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 medium cucumber (grated and drained), 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, and salt to taste. Refrigerate for up to an hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare Baba Ganoush: Roast 1 medium eggplant at 400°F (200°C) for 30-35 minutes until very soft. Scoop the flesh into a food processor and blend with 2 tablespoons tahini, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and salt to taste until creamy.
- Arrange Dips: Spoon the prepared dips into small bowls or ramekins and place them on a large serving board or platter.
- Prepare Fresh Vegetables: Slice the cucumber into rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cut the bell pepper into strips. Arrange these veggies around the dips on the platter.
- Add Olives and Cheese: Scatter the assorted olives and crumbled feta cheese across the board to add bursts of flavor and contrasting textures.
- Add Nuts: Fill small sections of the board with mixed nuts for a crunchy element that balances the creamy dips and fresh vegetables.
- Arrange Breads: Cut the pita breads and flatbreads into triangles or strips. Arrange them around the dips and vegetables for easy dipping and attractive presentation.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Lightly drizzle olive oil over the assembled platter and garnish with fresh herbs like oregano and parsley to add color and a fragrant finish.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant Mediterranean brunch board with friends and family.
Notes
- You can prepare the dips a day in advance to save time on the day of serving.
- Substitute nuts and cheeses to accommodate dietary preferences or allergies.
- Add roasted red pepper dip or other dips of your choice to customize the board.
- Use fresh, high-quality olive oil for drizzling to enhance flavor.
- Keep vegetables crunchy by slicing them just before assembling the board.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Mediterranean brunch board, hummus, tzatziki, baba ganoush, flatbreads, pita, olives, feta cheese, healthy brunch, vegetarian appetizer
