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the mediterranean platter

(1 rating)
Celestina9000 avatar
Recipe by
C G
@Celestina9000
Vallèe du Willamette, OR

Greek and Middle Eastern flavors. Copycat recipe from a local restaurant. Only thing missing would be a slice of baklava for dessert to make the meal complete! ;)

(1 rating)
yield 1 -2
prep time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For the mediterranean platter

  • 4 c
    salad greens (romaine, mixed greens, baby spinach, your choice)
  • 1 c
    cooked brown rice, leftover to room temperature (short grain preferably)
  • 1/2 c
    hummus
  • 2
    pepperoncinis
  • 4-6
    fresh cherry tomatoes (grape tomatoes, or similar)
  • 1/2
    small cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4
    red onion, crescents
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    feta cheese
  • 6-8
    imported olives (kalamata, or similar)
  • 1/4 c
    tzatziki sauce
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    fresh parsley or fresh basil, minced (for garnish)
  • ground paprika (try a wee bit of spanish smoked paprika or ground sumac for a different twist!)
  • 2
    lemon wedges (garnish)
  • 1-2
    pitas, cut into triangles

How To Make the mediterranean platter

  • 1
    Note: amount of ingredients given are all estimated. Wash the greens and spin dry. Place the greens on 1 or 2 salad plates (or a large serving platter.)
  • 2
    Divide and arrange the remaining ingredients onto the plate(s) or platter, ending with a garnish of fresh parsley (or basil),a sprinkle of paprika and lemon wedges. Decorate the pita triangles around the edge of the plate.
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