Capsaicin Free Mediterranean Tomato, Olive & Fruit Skewers with Almonds
These skewers are a stunning mix of sweet, briny, and savory — cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives share space with juicy red grapes, fresh strawberries, and crunchy dry-roasted almonds, all threaded together into something that looks as good as it tastes. The turmeric-lemon dressing ties everything together with a bright, earthy finish that feels genuinely sophisticated without requiring any real effort. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to capsaicin, this kind of crowd-pleasing appetizer can be surprisingly hard to find — so many party snacks and dressings sneak in chili flakes, paprika, or hot sauce without a second thought. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and the seasoning stays warm and fragrant through turmeric and black pepper rather than anything that would cause a problem. The whole thing comes together in minutes: whisk the dressing, thread the skewers, drizzle, and scatter some torn mint if you have it on hand. Serve them at a gathering or build a platter for a light lunch and watch them disappear faster than you expect.
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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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