Moroccan Tile Mosaic Platter (Print)

A vibrant Moroccan-inspired platter of colorful dips, marinated vegetables, 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 extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with 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 - 0.5 cup quick-pickled red onions (thinly sliced, marinated in vinegar and salt)
11 - 0.5 cup cornichons or baby gherkins

→ Nuts & Seeds

12 - 0.5 cup roasted unsalted almonds
13 - 0.5 cup shelled pistachios
14 - 0.25 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 - 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds
18 - 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
19 - 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
20 - 1 teaspoon sumac
21 - Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - Spoon each dip and spread into individual small, colorful bowls or ramekins, setting aside.
02 - Place the marinated vegetables and pickled items into separate small bowls for easy serving.
03 - Divide olives, roasted nuts, and toasted sesame seeds among small bowls to keep flavors distinct.
04 - Toast the sliced baguette and gently warm the mini pita breads, then cut the pitas into quarters.
05 - Arrange all bowls and piles of ingredients tightly on a large serving tray or board to create a vivid mosaic effect; fill gaps with fresh herbs and pomegranate seeds.
06 - Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over dips and vegetables to enhance flavors just before serving.
07 - Present immediately, inviting guests to combine and contrast the diverse flavors and textures.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Every bite is a surprise—this platter gives you the freedom to mix flavors and create your own perfect combination with each spoonful
  • Most of the components can be made ahead, so when guests arrive, you're relaxed and present instead of stressed in the kitchen
  • It's naturally vegetarian and easily adaptable to any dietary need, so everyone at your table feels included and celebrated
  • The visual beauty of this platter does half the entertaining work for you—it's a conversation starter before anyone even takes a bite
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  • Room temperature is your enemy here—warm your bread, let your dips sit out for 15 minutes before serving so they're not cold and stiff, and your platter will taste exponentially better
  • The quality of your olive oil matters more than anything else; this is one place where you should splurge on something really good because it's tasted straight
  • Make everything except the bread and final garnishes at least a few hours ahead, ideally the day before—this platter is designed to take the stress out of entertaining, not create it
03 -
  • Make a shopping list organized by category and shop in that order—dips first, then vegetables, then garnishes—and you'll move through the store efficiently without forgetting anything
  • If you're making dips from scratch and they taste a little flat, it's almost always because they need more lemon juice or salt; a squeeze of fresh lemon juice is often the missing piece that brings everything to life
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