Cinnamon 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 one elegant bite. Juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, plump red grapes, and fresh strawberries are threaded together with crunchy dry-roasted almonds, creating a combination that sounds unexpected but absolutely delivers. The simple turmeric-lemon dressing ties everything together with a bright, earthy kick — and because it's whisked from scratch using olive oil, lemon juice, and a handful of spices, you know exactly what's going into it. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, store-bought dressings and marinades can be a minefield of hidden seasonings, so having a clean, from-scratch drizzle like this one is genuinely refreshing. The whole thing comes together on a platter in minutes and looks stunning enough to serve at a dinner party or a casual weekend spread. A scatter of torn fresh mint over the top adds a cool, herby finish that makes every skewer feel a little more special.
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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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