Greek Appetizer Platter

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A medley of Mediterranean-inspired charcuterie board components makes for a delicious spread of tasty Greek finger foods. Loaded with pita, hummus, tzatziki, and more, this Greek charcuterie board is bound to be a fan favorite.

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Highlighting Greek flavors, build the perfect charcuterie board for a dinner party or a themed appetizer. Instead of your classic crackers or chips on your cheese board, we’re using slices of pita bread to use as vessels for Greek-style dips, cheeses, and more.

Follow along as I take you through the step-by-step process of how I put together this beautiful Greek appetizer platter. The best way to warm your stomach up for a healthy meal of souvlaki or gyros is with this platter.

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Greek Appetizer Platter

What You'll Learn In This Recipe

How to properly plate a charcuterie board so it’s aesthetically pleasing.
Tips for serving sizes and wine pairing ideas.
How to store and make this appetizer platter ahead of time.

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Ingredients You Need

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Sriracha garlic hummus: Check out this post for a super tasty Sriracha garlic hummus recipe. Enjoy a bomb of spicy, garlic flavor which works perfectly with the smooth and creamy consistency of hummus. Not only is this dip addictive, but it also has a vibrant color which makes it super pretty on your Greek platter. If you happen to be in a time crunch, you can typically find similar flavored pre-made hummus containers at one of your local grocery stores.

Sun-dried tomato hummus: The same post that gives you the recipe for a scrumptious sriracha hummus also gives you an equally tasty recipe for sun-dried tomato hummus. Sun-dried tomatoes are a staple in local markets surrounding the Mediterranean, Ionian, and Adriatic seas. Highlight the flavor of these sweet, and concentrated tomatoes in a beautiful hummus that contrasts the spicy sriracha hummus. This gives your guests a beautiful balance of flavors to work with.

Tzatziki: By far my favorite Greek dipping sauce. With just a handful of light and fresh ingredients like cucumber and garlic, this dipping sauce has the perfect amount of flavor. Because it is yogurt-based, you can find tzatziki that is super thick or more on the runny side. I prefer a thicker tzatziki for this Greek platter. Its light and fresh flavor makes it a versatile condiment and dip. Just like the hummus, you can make your own or buy some from the store.

Artichoke dip: The last dip on this platter, artichoke dip is yet another Greek-inspired dip. Artichokes are found all over Greece. You can buy your favorite artichoke dip from the store or make your own.

Spicy marinated feta: Check out my recipe for a super simple, yet unbelievably delicious spicy marinated feta. It can’t be a cheese board without a cheese component and this feta is here to steal the show. With just a handful of ingredients, most of which you probably have in your pantry, you can enjoy a fresh, creamy, and spicy cheese appetizer.

Black olives: Black olives are super tasty and a great choice for this Greek appetizer platter. The rich saltiness pairs wonderfully with the creamy dips and fresh vegetables spread across the board. Black olives are super affordable and have a long shelf life.

Kalamata olives: One of the most well-known and popular olives in the world is Kalamata olives. And as you might guess, they are native to nowhere other than Greece. From the Peloponnese region in southern Greece, these olives are dark brown, with an almost meaty texture. These olives are typically preserved in vinegar or olive oil.

Pistachios: The Greek island of Aegina is infamous for its pistachios. By no means do I suggest paying to have Aegina pistachios shipped to you for this Greek appetizer board, but I will encourage you to incorporate a half cup of pistachios on your platter. You can buy pistachios plain, roasted, salted, or even flavored. This beautiful green nut makes for a great crunchy addition to your charcuterie board.

Genoa salami: While it is not Greek, genoa salami is a great and affordable addition to any charcuterie board. With mild flavor, this allows you to pair this meat with just about any cheese, dip, or chip without it overpowering anything.

Hot soppressata: Soppressata is a leaner type of cured meat compared to salami. Buy a hot or spicy version to diversify the meat selection on the board.

Pepper salami: Pepper salami is a classic and affordable charcuterie board ingredient. The black pepper coating adds a nice peppery bite to incorporate another flavor to this board. You can buy a whole log and slice it up as thin or as thick as you please.

Bell peppers: Peppers such as bell peppers are found throughout the Greek islands. Not only do slices of these peppers make for fresh and crisp options for dipping into the hummus, tzatziki, and artichoke dip, but the bright red, yellow, orange, and green colors truly illuminate the charcuterie board.

Carrot chips: Carrot chips are super easy to make or you can often find pre-sliced and packaged carrot chips in the produce section of your grocery store. Similar to bell peppers, these vibrant and fresh vegetables are perfect for dipping into the various dips, or simply to enjoy as is for a crunchy vegetable treat.

English or Persian cucumber: The final sliced vegetable on this Greek platter. English or Persian cucumber is a tasty snack as is, or yet another light and refreshing vegetable to dip into the array of Greek dip options. The bright green color contrasts the duller colors of the pita bread, olives, and hummus to brighten your charcuterie platter.

Pita bread: It wouldn’t be a complete Greek appetizer platter without pita bread. Slice up a dozen or so pieces of pita bread into perfect dip-sized wedges. If you are up for the challenge, you can make your own pita bread at home. Unlike other types of this bread, Greek pita is typically softer and thicker and doesn't have a pocket.

How To Make This Recipe

There are no set rules for putting together a Greek appetizer platter. You can have fun and be creative!

With that being said, you can follow along with my step-by-step instructions, and take note of some of my tips and tricks and you’ll be a charcuterie board expert in no time.

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Consider these factors when you are building a platter:

Start big, and work your way down: Begin your build by placing the largest items on the board. Have these evenly spaced out. Then, gradually surround these larger items with smaller ones. Continue this trend until the board has been filled. Finish off the presentation with the dainty items and garnishes.
For the best visuals: Place contrasting colors next to one another so each ingredient can stand out. Along those same lines, try to place items of different textures next to one another to express further contrast. Lastly, have a change in height between items on the board (i.e. the bowl of hummus will be taller than the carrot chips).

To create this Greek party food platter, you must first fill plates and serving containers with dips, olives, and nuts. In shallow plates, spread the sriracha garlic hummus and sun-dried tomato hummus. Next, place the tzatziki, black olives, kalamata olives, artichoke dip, and pistachios into their own small serving bowls.

With the plates and bowls prepped, spread them out across your board as you desire. I like to have the two hummus options on opposite sides of the board, and then spread out the small serving bowls as evenly as possible.

With the dishes in place, pile the various meats around them. I like to keep each type of cured meat in its own pile. I’ll place the genoa salami next to one plate of hummus, the hot soppressata next to the other, and the peppered salami next to the bowl of tzatziki.

After that, scatter the bell peppers, carrots, and cucumbers throughout the platter. You can either mix all three of these together, or you can have each vegetable in its own part of the board.

I will then place the marinated feta in any open section on the platter.

Lastly, fill in any remaining space with the pita wedges.

It’s that simple. Just get the items piled up, spread out, and contrasting one another in either color, height, or texture.

Expert Tips

Want to make this charcuterie board ahead of time? This cheese board can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve. Wrap the entire cheese board in plastic wrap before placing it in the refrigerator to store. You should wait to add the pita wedges on the board until you're ready to serve, as they can become stale in the refrigerator.
This board is best paired with a brut sparkling wine, a semi-sweet rose. The acidic, fruity, and fresh flavors of these wines pair wonderfully with the freshness of the vegetables, the light dips, salty olives, and spicy components.

Recipe FAQs

I'm making this for a party. What Can I prepare ahead of time?

Up to two days before: You can prepare your spicy marinated feta, both hummus recipes, and tzatziki. Store all of these in the fridge.

Up to one day before: Cut your salami, pita, and veggies. Store the salami and veggies in the fridge. Store the pita in a resealable bag with all the air pushed out outside the fridge.

Day of: All of the other items are easily able to be poured into a bowl and then they are ready to go. I'd suggest preparing your Greek-themed party board about 30 minutes before your guests arrive. This gives you time to play around and make the board pretty and well put together.

How much meat and cheese should I plan per person?

On average, each individual will consume about 2 - 3 ounces of cheese and 4 - 6 slices of meat. This will vary depending on the type of event you are hosting (i.e. will there be a meal served after this or is it more of a happy hour event). Since there are more dips than cheeses on this platter, consider 3 - 4 ounces of dip/ cheese per person, and 4 - 6 slices of meat per person.

Can I make this Greek appetizer platter on a smaller board?

Yes, you can cut the portion sizes down to have it fit on a smaller board, or you can space it out between two boards and place them on the same table.

What size board should I use for this Greek appetizer platter?

I recommend a large board for this platter. This will allow you to have all the dips nicely spaced out.

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