Summer entertaining should be fun, breezy, and low-stress, which is why we highly recommend centering your next party's spread around a mezze platter. If you're looking to show off your culinary chops, the individual components are all simple to make, share many ingredients, and for the most part can be prepped ahead of time. Or, if you're short on time, it's a great way to elevate store-bought components. Either way, it's a win-win; here's what you'll need (omit any elements you don't care for):