Mediterranean Mezze Platter with Rosemary Garlic Grilled Lamb

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Rosemary and garlic grilled lamb takes center stage in this Mediterranean mezze platter that’s perfect for grazing.

Sometimes more is more like when you’re pulling out all the stops on a colorful and delicious Mediterranean mezze platter. My muse? Tender and juicy rosemary garlic grilled lamb inspired this vibrant board.

Lamb steaks took a long overnight soak in a classic Mediterranean flavored marinade punctuated with rosemary and garlic. While overnight is ideal, you can marinate the lamb for just four hours and the flavors will still pop.

Compliment the lamb with loads fresh veggies and dips. I’ve listed all of my favorite ingredients in the recipe, but make this platter your own!

Grazing board styling tips

• Start with your stars and bigger items and build around them.
• Choose a theme (tacos, Italian) or color profile (fall colors like orange, yellow and red).
• Use different shapes and sizes. Cut up some cheeses while leaving some in whole rounds or wedges. Fold or roll meats, slice up veggies and leave little tomatoes or grapes on the vine.
• Bunches of grapes or a pile of berries are great at filling in empty spaces.
• Think out of the box by adding crunchy nuts, dried fruits, jams or fresh herbs to complement the main ingredients.

Tips for success

• The lamb will be delicious after marinating for 4 hours, but even better if you let it marinate overnight.
• Be sure to let the grilled lamb rest for at least 10 mins before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
• Slice the lamb very thinly for serving and serve it warm or at room temperature.
• Don’t skip the fresh mint as it compliments the flavor of the lamb.
• The ingredients for the mezze platter are simply suggestions (and my favorites). Have fun and make it your own by adding your favorite items.
• This platter is made to be served as casual family style and can be left at room temperature for an hour or two (if it lasts that long!).

Love Lamb? Dig into these lamb recipes!!

• Coconut Lamb Curry
• Slow Roasted Lamb Tacos
• Braised Lamb Shoulder with Grapes 
• Lamb Crostini
• Shakshuka with Lamb Meatballs

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Mediterranean Mezze Platter with Rosemary Garlic Grilled Lamb

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Marinating Time

4 hrs

Total Time

4 hrs 35 mins

 

Rosemary and garlic grilled lamb takes center stage in this Mediterranean mezze platter that's perfect for grazing.

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: grilled lamb, mezze platter

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 781 kcal

Author: Cathy Roma | What Should I Make For…

Ingredients

Rosemary Garlic Grilled Lamb

• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped
• 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb lamb steaks (or lamb medallions)
• Kosher salt and pepper (to season before grilling)

Mediterranean Mezze Platter

• 1 lb grilled lamb, thinly sliced
• 3 round whole wheat pita breads, grilled and cut into wedges
• 1 English cucumber, sliced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes)
• 1 cup oil cured olives (or kalamata olives)
• 1 cup cherry peppers, marinated (or roasted red peppers)
• 1 cup marinated feta cheese
• 4 oz Kasseri cheese (or havarti or cheddar)
• 1 cup hummus (I like roasted red pepper hummus)
• 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
• 1 cup baba ganoush
• 1 bunch fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Rosemary Garlic Grilled Lamb

1. Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and whisk. Add the lamb to the mariande and be sure it is fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

2. After the lamb has marinated, heat a grill to med/high heat. Grill the lamb for about 5 mins total, flipping once, for medium rare (internal temperature of 125 degrees F). Remove to a plate and let the lamb rest for 10 mins before thinly slicing.

Mediterranean Mezze Platter

1. Arrange all of the ingredients on large board or platter clustering items together and placing the dips into small bowls. Serve family style.

Recipe Notes

• The lamb will be delicious after marinating for 4 hours, but even better if you let it marinate overnight.
• Be sure to let the grilled lamb rest for at least 10 mins before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
• Slice the lamb very thinly for serving and serve it warm or at room temperature.
• Don’t skip the fresh mint as it compliments the flavor of the lamb.
• The ingredients for the mezze platter are simply suggestions (and my favorites). Have fun and make it your own by adding your favorite items.
• This platter is made to be served as casual family style and can be left at room temperature for an hour or two (if it lasts that long!).

Nutrition Facts

Mediterranean Mezze Platter with Rosemary Garlic Grilled Lamb

Amount Per Serving

Calories 781 Calories from Fat 549

% Daily Value*

Fat 61g94%

Saturated Fat 22g138%

Cholesterol 105mg35%

Sodium 2013mg88%

Potassium 659mg19%

Carbohydrates 35g12%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 29g58%

Vitamin A 1115IU22%

Vitamin C 32mg39%

Calcium 386mg39%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.