Name: Meze Platter with Hummus, Shrimp Salad, and Cucumber Salad
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika plus additional for sprinkling; 16 cooked peeled large shrimp with tails left intact; 16 unpitted Kalamata olives; 1 cup diced seeded tomatoes (about 3 medium); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon (packed) finely grated lemon peel; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 unpeeled English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds; 1/2 cup plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt (preferably Greek-style*), whisked to loosen; 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 ounces); 1 teaspoon dried oregano or mint; 1 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained; 2 lemons, cut into wedges; 4 to 6 pita breads

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Meze Platter with Hummus, Shrimp Salad, and Cucumber SaladMisha Gravenor

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.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

Hummus:

1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling

2 garlic cloves, peeled

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika plus additional for sprinkling

Shrimp, olive, and tomato salad:

16 cooked peeled large shrimp with tails left intact

16 unpitted Kalamata olives

1 cup diced seeded tomatoes (about 3 medium)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon (packed) finely grated lemon peel

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Cucumber, yogurt, and feta salad:

1/2 unpeeled English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds

1/2 cup plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt (preferably Greek-style*), whisked to loosen

3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 ounces)

1 teaspoon dried oregano or mint

1 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained

2 lemons, cut into wedges

4 to 6 pita breads

Preparation

For hummus:
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Drizzle hummus lightly with oil and sprinkle lightly with paprika.
For shrimp, olive, and tomato salad:
Step 3
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:
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Toast pita breads in toaster, then cut into wedges. Arrange pita wedges on platter with salads and serve.
Step 7
- 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.

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Recipe information

Ingredients

Hummus:

Shrimp, olive, and tomato salad:

Cucumber, yogurt, and feta salad:

Preparation

For hummus:

Step 1

Step 2

For shrimp, olive, and tomato salad:

Step 3

Cucumber, yogurt, and feta salad:

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Recipe notes