Barley Free Mediterranean Tomato, Olive & Fruit Skewers with Almonds
These vibrant skewers are a stunning mix of sweet, briny, and savory — cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives share the stick with juicy red grapes, fresh strawberries, and crunchy dry-roasted almonds for a combination that genuinely surprises in the best way. The turmeric-lemon dressing ties everything together with a warm, citrusy brightness that feels both fresh and a little exotic. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of barley, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden grains sneaking into your spread. Assembly is as simple as threading and drizzling — no cooking required, which makes this an ideal choice when you want something impressive without turning on the stove. Torn fresh mint scattered over the platter at the end adds a pop of color and a cool herbal note that rounds out all those bold flavors. These are perfect for entertaining, a light lunch, or an appetizer that disappears fast — don't be surprised when people ask for the recipe.
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4 servings
Skewers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 cup seedless red grapes
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved if large
- ½ cup dry-roasted almonds (unsalted)
Dressing
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, ground turmeric, black pepper, and flaky sea salt until combined.
- 2
Thread the skewers by alternating cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red grapes, strawberries, and almonds — aim for 4–5 pieces per skewer, distributing the ingredients evenly across all 12 skewers.
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