Beef Free Mediterranean Tomato, Olive & Fruit Skewers with Almonds
These skewers are a vibrant, no-cook crowd-pleaser that brings together the best of sweet and savory in every single bite. Juicy cherry tomatoes and briny Kalamata olives sit alongside plump red grapes and fresh strawberries, with dry-roasted almonds adding a satisfying crunch that ties the whole thing together. The dressing — a quick whisk of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of ground turmeric — gives everything a warm, golden glow and a brightness that makes the flavors pop. Torn fresh mint scattered over the platter at the end adds a cool, herby finish that feels genuinely elegant without any extra effort. This is the kind of recipe that looks like you spent way more time on it than you actually did, which is always a win. It's naturally plant-forward and completely free of any meat, so it works beautifully as an appetizer, a light snack board, or a colorful addition to a larger spread.
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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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