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    Home » Recipes

    Mediterranean and Levantine Appetizer Recipes

    Browse dozens of Mediterranean and Levantine Appetizer Recipes that are great for sharing and for entertaining like my Heirloom Tomato Galette, Tomato and Cheese Tart, Tomatillo Salsa, and Burrata Caprese.

    You'll also find some of my Levantine dips and sides such as Mutabal (Fire Roasted Eggplant Dip), Caramelized Eggplant Hummus, and Labneh Balls.

    Delicious Dips

    • mutabal dip in a plate with pita.
      Mutabal (Authentic Middle Eastern Roasted Eggplant Dip)
    • Bread dipping oil in a bowl with a spoon.
      Bread Dipping Oil
    • Bowl of mast-o khiar dip, garnished with rose petals, nuts, raisins and herbs.
      Mast-o Khiar (Persian Cucumber Yogurt Dip Recipe)
    • A plate with levantine fried tomatoes garnished with parsley.
      Levantine Fried Tomatoes (Galayet Bandora Recipe)
    • A plate of labneh topped with tomatoes and cucumbers.
      How to make Labneh (Easy and Authentic)
    • Caramelized eggplant hummus in a bowl with toppings.
      Caramelized Eggplant Hummus
    • Turkish cacik in a bowl garnished with mint and olive oil.
      Cacik (Turkish Cucumber Yogurt Dip Recipe)
    • hummus with tomatoes
      Hummus with blistered tomatoes and Za'atar spice

    Fresh Salads

    • Chopped salad with lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes in a bowl with crispy pita chips.
      Authentic Lebanese Fattoush Salad (With a Twist)
    • Bowl of tahini chopped salad with sumac garnish.
      Tahini Salad (Levantine Salata with Cucumber and Tomato)
    • Tabbouleh salad in a bowl with romaine lettuce hearts.
      Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
    • Platter of sliced cherry tomatoes and burrata cheese with basil.
      Burrata Caprese

    Warm Sharable Snacks and Appetizers

    • Fried half-moon pastries on a plate.
      Beef Sambousek (Fried Meat Pastries)
    • Arayes tray with stuffed pita quarters and a tahini dipping sauce.
      Arayes (Authentic Middle Eastern Meat Stuffed Pitas)
    • Plate with musakhan rolls with a bowl of mint yogurt, garnished with pomegranate seeds and pine nuts.
      Musakhan Rolls (Crispy Palestinian Sumac Chicken)
    • Triangular spinach fatayer pastries on a cooling rack.
      Spinach Fatayer (Levantine Savory Hand Pies)
    • Cheese and herb fatayer pastries with sesame seeds on a cooling rack.
      Cheese Fatayer (Levantine Savory Hand Pies)
    • Deep fried pastries in a bowl.
      Cheese Sambousek (Middle Eastern Fried Pastries)
    • shishito peppers with dipping sauce on a plate.
      Blistered Shishito Peppers with Tahini Dipping Sauce
    • tomato tart
      Easy Tomato and herbed cheese puff pastry tart

    Other Mediterranean and Levantine Appetizer & Salad Recipes

    • Asparagus Potato Salad with Peas and Fresh Herbs
    • Sumac Onions (Turkish Marinated Onion Salad)
    • Greek Butter Bean Salad
    • Greek Chicken Salad (with Butter Beans, Feta and Fresh herbs)
    • Maroulosalata (Classic Greek Lettuce Salad)
    • Bean Antipasto Salad (with Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Salami)
    • Hashweh (Spiced Rice with Ground Beef)
    • Mediterranean Yellow Rice Recipe (with Turmeric)
    • Muhammara (Syrian Roasted Red Pepper Walnut Dip)
    • Mint Yogurt Sauce (with Garlic and Lemon)
    • Mercimek Corbasi (Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe)
    • Meatball Soup (Levantine Kofta and Noodle Soup Recipe)
    • Ful Medames (Levantine Chickpea and Fava Bean Stew)
    • Vermicelli Rice (Lebanese Rice)
    • Batata Harra (Spicy Lebanese Potatoes)
    • Roasted Squash Soup with 3 Garnish Ideas
    • Greek Spinach Pie (Spanakopita with Phyllo Dough)
    • Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
    • Greek Cheese Pie (Tiropita)
    • Turkish Ezme Recipe (Chopped Kebab Condiment and Salad)
    • Tzatziki Recipe (Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip)
    • Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes
    • Goat Cheese Bruschetta Recipe (with Tomato and Basil)
    • Peach Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
    • The Best Marinated Tomatoes Recipe (Easy & Adaptable)
    • Cherry Tomato Confit with Garlic Recipe
    • Cheese and Tomato Pie Recipe (Greek-Style Phyllo Pie)
    • Garlic Scape Pesto
    • How to Make Saffron Rice (Middle Eastern Recipe)
    • How to Make Sauerkraut (Lacto Fermented Cabbage)
    • Cauliflower with Tahini and Lemon Sauce
    • Delicious and Easy Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
    • Peach Tomatillo Salsa
    • Mint Chimichurri Sauce Recipe (with Pomegranate Molasses)
    • Homemade Giardiniera Pickles (Italian Pickled Vegetables)
    • Cilantro Chimichurri
    • Homemade Naan
    • Star Bread with Cheese and Herbs
    • Grilled asparagus with herbs and maple syrup vinaigrette
    • What to Eat with Hummus: 21 Amazing Ideas

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    Hi! I'm Luay, a cook, recipe developer, gardener, educator and photographer and this is my little slice of the web! I launched Urban Farm and Kitchen as an ode to seasonal, local, garden-to-table recipes and I look forward to continue sharing my passions with you all! More about me>


    Grilling Recipes!

    • A plate of shish tawook skewers with a side salad, pickled sumac onions and garlic sauce.
      Authentic Shish Tawook (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
    • Beef kofta on a plate with a side of vegetables and drizzled with yogurt sauce.
      Beef Kofta (Spiced Ground Beef Kebabs)
    • Chicken souvlaki skewers on a platter garnished with dill, mint, sliced lemons and a side of yogurt sauce.
      Greek Chicken Souvlaki Skewers Recipe (with Sides)
    • A platter with rice, chopped salad, sumac onions and harissa chicken skewers.
      Harissa Chicken Skewers (with Sides)


    Newest Recipes!

    • Asparagus pea potato salad in a large serving bowl garnished with dill.
      Asparagus Potato Salad with Peas and Fresh Herbs
    • Greek butter bean salad garnished with fresh mint leaves and fresh dill fronds in a large serving bowl.
      Greek Butter Bean Salad
    • Greek chicken salad with butter beans, cherry tomatoes, feta and cucumbers garnished with fresh dill fronds in a large serving bowl.
      Greek Chicken Salad (with Butter Beans, Feta and Fresh herbs)
    • Bean antipasto salad with salami, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil garnish in a bow.
      Bean Antipasto Salad (with Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Salami)

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