Moroccan Tile Mosaic Platter (Printable)

Colorful Moroccan-inspired spread with dips, marinated veggies, olives, nuts, and fresh herbs for sharing.

# What You'll 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 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 unsalted almonds
13 - ½ cup shelled pistachios
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 teaspoon sumac
21 - Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

# Method:

01 - Place each dip and spread into small colorful bowls or ramekins ahead of time.
02 - Distribute marinated vegetables and pickles into separate small bowls.
03 - Place olives, nuts, and seeds in individual bowls for easy access.
04 - Toast baguette slices and warm mini pita breads before serving.
05 - On a large serving tray or board, arrange all bowls and ingredient piles tightly to resemble a vibrant mosaic, filling spaces with fresh herbs, pomegranate seeds, and garnishes.
06 - Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over dips and vegetables to enhance flavor.
07 - Serve immediately, encouraging guests to combine flavors as they please.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the kind of platter that makes everyone feel like you spent all day cooking when really most of it comes together in 40 minutes
  • Once you arrange it, your table becomes an Instagram-worthy centerpiece that sparks conversation and brings people together
  • You get to taste an entire world of flavors in one meal without committing to a single dish
02 -
  • Cold dips straight from the refrigerator taste flat—let them sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving so their flavors wake up and bloom
  • The preserved lemons are potent; a little goes a long way, but once you taste how they transform everything, you'll understand why they're worth hunting down in specialty stores or making yourself
03 -
  • Invest in a large wooden board or marble slab instead of regular plates—it changes how people interact with the food and makes it feel like an occasion
  • Keep your olive oil bottle nearby during eating; people love re-drizzling dips as they go, and it feels like a shared secret
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