Meze Platter with Hummus, Shrimp Salad, and Cucumber Salad

Meze Platter with Hummus, Shrimp Salad, and Cucumber Salad
Meze Platter with Hummus, Shrimp Salad, and Cucumber Salad
This fun assortment of flavorful nibbles is ideal for summer entertaining. End the meal with frozen yogurt or a fruit salad of halved fresh cherries and pieces of watermelon.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Mediterranean Condiment/Spread Salad Olive Vegetable Appetizer Low Fat Yogurt Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Lunch Feta Shrimp Cucumber Legume Chickpea Healthy Party Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Diabetes-Friendly
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 lemons, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh italian parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • Carbohydrate 47 g(16%)
  • Cholesterol 39 mg(13%)
  • Fat 15 g(23%)
  • Fiber 10 g(39%)
  • Protein 16 g(33%)
  • Saturated Fat 3 g(17%)
  • Sodium 740 mg(31%)
  • Calories 363

PreparationFor hummus: Place 1 tablespoon garbanzo beans in small bowl and reserve for garnish. Combine remaining garbanzo beans, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, cumin, and 1 teaspoon paprika in processor and blend until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle reserved garbanzo beans over. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before using. Drizzle hummus lightly with oil and sprinkle lightly with paprika. For shrimp, olive, and tomato salad: Combine all ingredients in medium bowl and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Cucumber, yogurt, and feta salad: Arrange cucumber slices on plate; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon yogurt over. Sprinkle with feta cheese and oregano. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Place marinated artichokes in small bowl. Arrange bowls of hummus, shrimp salad, and artichokes and plate with cucumber salad on large platter. Garnish with lemon wedges. Toast pita breads in toaster, then cut into wedges. Arrange pita wedges on platter with salads and serve. Greek-style yogurt is a thick yogurt; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods markets) and Greek markets.

PreparationFor hummus: Place 1 tablespoon garbanzo beans in small bowl and reserve for garnish. Combine remaining garbanzo beans, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, cumin, and 1 teaspoon paprika in processor and blend until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle reserved garbanzo beans over. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before using. Drizzle hummus lightly with oil and sprinkle lightly with paprika. For shrimp, olive, and tomato salad: Combine all ingredients in medium bowl and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Cucumber, yogurt, and feta salad: Arrange cucumber slices on plate; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon yogurt over. Sprinkle with feta cheese and oregano. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Place marinated artichokes in small bowl. Arrange bowls of hummus, shrimp salad, and artichokes and plate with cucumber salad on large platter. Garnish with lemon wedges. Toast pita breads in toaster, then cut into wedges. Arrange pita wedges on platter with salads and serve. Greek-style yogurt is a thick yogurt; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods markets) and Greek markets.