Moroccan Tile Mosaic Platter (Printable Version)

A colorful Moroccan-inspired mosaic platter with dips, marinated veggies, olives, nuts and fresh herbs.

# What You Need:

→ Dips & Spreads

01 - 1 cup classic hummus
02 - 1 cup baba ganoush
03 - 1 cup muhammara (red pepper and walnut dip)
04 - 1 cup labneh or Greek yogurt, drizzled with olive oil and zaatar

→ Marinated Vegetables

05 - 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
06 - 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
07 - 1 cup Moroccan carrot salad (shredded carrots, lemon juice, cumin, parsley)
08 - 1 cup preserved lemon slices

→ Pickles & Olives

09 - 1 cup mixed Moroccan olives
10 - ½ cup quick-pickled red onions (thinly sliced, marinated in vinegar and salt)
11 - ½ cup cornichons or baby gherkins

→ Nuts & Seeds

12 - ½ cup roasted almonds (unsalted)
13 - ½ cup pistachios, shelled
14 - ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds

→ Breads & Crackers

15 - 1 baguette, sliced and toasted (or gluten-free crackers)
16 - 1 batch mini pita breads, quartered

→ Garnishes & Extras

17 - ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
18 - ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
19 - ¼ cup cilantro leaves
20 - 1 tsp sumac
21 - Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

# How To Make:

01 - Place each dip and spread separately into small colorful bowls or ramekins.
02 - Divide marinated vegetables and pickles into separate small bowls for serving.
03 - Place olives, roasted nuts, and toasted sesame seeds into individual serving bowls.
04 - Lightly toast sliced baguette and warm mini pita breads before arranging.
05 - On a large serving tray or board, tightly arrange all bowls and piles of ingredients to create a vibrant mosaic pattern, filling gaps with fresh herbs and pomegranate seeds.
06 - Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the dips and vegetables as desired.
07 - Present the platter to guests, encouraging them to combine flavors freely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like edible art, turning an ordinary appetizer into a showstopping centerpiece that guests photograph before eating
  • Every bite is different, letting everyone build their own flavor journey with dips, vegetables, nuts, and bread
  • Most components can be prepared ahead, so you're relaxed when guests arrive instead of rushed in the kitchen
  • It celebrates the natural beauty of fresh ingredients in their purest, most honest forms
02 -
  • The secret to this platter's success is that almost everything can be made or sourced days ahead. Only the bread gets toasted and the fresh herbs get arranged in the final hour. This removes stress and lets you enjoy the moment.
  • Quality matters more than quantity. One exceptional hummus beats three mediocre spreads. Choose ingredients you actually love tasting on their own, they will shine even brighter when combined.
03 -
  • If you're making hummus and baba ganoush from scratch, blend them extra smooth and taste as you go, the texture and seasoning are everything
  • The quick-pickled red onions can be made up to three days ahead, and they actually improve as they sit, becoming more tender and their color bleeding into the pickling liquid in the most beautiful way
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