Cashew Free Mediterranean Tomato, Olive & Fruit Skewers with Almonds
These vibrant skewers are a stunning collision of sweet, briny, and savory — cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives share space with juicy red grapes and fresh strawberries, all threaded alongside crunchy dry-roasted almonds for a bite that genuinely surprises. The turmeric-lemon dressing ties everything together with a warm, citrusy brightness that feels both fresh and a little exotic. Almonds are the only nut in the mix, making this a confident choice for anyone navigating cashew-free eating without wanting to sacrifice richness or texture. Store-bought snack platters and mixed nut blends are notoriously tricky territory, so building your own skewers from scratch puts you fully in control of every ingredient. A scatter of torn mint over the finished platter adds a cool herbal note that makes the whole thing look like it came from a Mediterranean mezze spread. These come together quickly and work beautifully as an appetizer, a light lunch, or a show-stopping addition to any gathering.
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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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