Meze Platter with Hummus, Shrimp Salad, and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• •1 can garbanzo beans
• •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• •2 tablespoons water
• •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling
• •2 cloves garlic
• •2 teaspoons ground cumin
• •1 teaspoon paprika plus additional for sprinkling
• •16 pieces cooked peeled large shrimp
• •16 pieces unpitted Kalamata olives
• •1 cup diced seeded tomatoes
• •2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
• •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• •1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
• •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• •½ piece English hothouse cucumber
• •½ cup plain yogurt
• •¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
• •1 teaspoon dried oregano or mint
• •1 jar marinated artichoke hearts
• •2 pieces lemons
• •4 pieces pita breads

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Place 1 tablespoon garbanzo beans in small bowl and reserve for garnish. Combine remaining garbanzo beans, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, cumin, and 1 teaspoon paprika in processor and blend until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle reserved garbanzo beans over. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before using.

   10 min

2. 2.

   Drizzle hummus lightly with oil and sprinkle lightly with paprika.

   2 min

3. 3.

   Combine all ingredients in medium bowl and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

   5 min

4. 4.

   Arrange cucumber slices on plate; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon yogurt over. Sprinkle with feta cheese and oregano. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

   5 min

5. 5.

   Place marinated artichokes in small bowl. Arrange bowls of hummus, shrimp salad, and artichokes and plate with cucumber salad on large platter. Garnish with lemon wedges.

   5 min

6. 6.

   Toast pita breads in toaster, then cut into wedges. Arrange pita wedges on platter with salads and serve.

   5 min

7. 7.

   Greek-style yogurt is a thick yogurt; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods markets) and Greek markets.