Mezze: How to Build the perfect Mediterranean Party Platter

baby eggplants, sliced lengthwise (1/2" or so in width)

Salt

Olive oil

Traditional Creamy Hummus or 10-oz tub store-bought like Sabra Classic Hummus

Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus or store-bought like Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

bell pepper, any color, cored

Homemade Greek Tzatziki or store-bought like Sabra Greek Yogurt Dip

Campari tomatoes, quartered

Persian (baby) cucumbers, sliced into spears

Pitted Kalamata olives

good quality marinated artichoke hearts

Greek feta cheese, cubed (not crumbled)

baby mozzarella cheese balls

prosciutto di parma

California fresh figs, halved (substituent: seedless grapes)

sumac

Pita bread or your choice of rustic European bread for serving