MIDDLE EASTERN PLATTER

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With a little advance preparation, the components for this colorful platter of hummus, fresh vegetables, pita, and olives can be stored in the fridge and then assembled and served within minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 or 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 English cucumber (about 1 pound), seeded and diced
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1 small red onion, diced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 container (8 ounces) store-bought hummus
1/2 teaspoon paprika
8 ounces feta cheese
1 cup black olives, such as kalamata, pitted
4 pita breads (6-inch)

Steps:

  • Prep: In a small container, combine lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil. In a medium container, combine tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley; place onion in a separate plastic bag. If preparing this recipe in advance, see storage instructions (below).
  • Serve: Add onion and dressing to vegetables. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve with hummus (sprinkled with paprika and remaining olive oil), feta (thickly sliced), olives, and pita.

Hi nazrul Islam
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would recommend it to others.


Phumi Mpumiiey
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I found this dish to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices to taste.


Mmeso Marcy
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less spice if you don't like spicy food.


Saim Saim
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I'm not a huge fan of Middle Eastern food, but this dish was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the presentation was beautiful.


muhammad fakhar
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This dish is perfect for a party or a special occasion. It's easy to make ahead of time and it can be served warm or cold.


Freya Burgess
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I love the presentation of this dish. It's so colorful and vibrant. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Sanaullah Safi
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This was my first time making a Middle Eastern dish and it was surprisingly easy. The instructions were clear and concise and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Fa Fa
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a really versatile recipe that can be tailored to your own taste preferences. I like to add a bit of extra spice to mine.


Shafqat Bhatti
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it is so easy to make. I often make it for weeknight dinners or when I have guests over.


Hamidat Enehezai
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were so well-balanced and the presentation was very elegant.


DJ Jonathan
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This was a great recipe! I followed the instructions exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.


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