Appetizer platter with dips

Appetizer platter with dips recipe videos

An appetizer platter with dips is a communal starter dish featuring a variety of fresh vegetables, breads, or crackers served alongside flavorful dips. It typically includes items like carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, pita bread, and a selection of dips such as hummus, tzatziki, or baba ganoush. This style of serving is popular in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Western cuisines.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

The platter is generally balanced but can be high in fat depending on the dips, with moderate carbs from vegetables and bread, and some protein from legume-based dips. It provides fiber, vitamins, and minerals, with a typical serving ranging from 300 to 500 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	8 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	600 mg
Vitamin A	400 mcg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Folate	60 mcg
Vitamin K	30 mcg

Per 1 platter (approx. 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This dish is culturally significant as a symbol of hospitality and sharing in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern traditions. Nutritionally, it offers a diverse array of plant-based nutrients and can be a healthy way to start a meal when focused on vegetable-rich options.