Gelatin Free Mediterranean Tomato, Olive & Fruit Skewers with Almonds
These skewers are a vibrant, no-cook crowd-pleaser that brings together the bold, briny punch of Kalamata olives with the natural sweetness of red grapes and fresh strawberries — all on one stick. Cherry tomatoes add a juicy pop, while dry-roasted almonds give every bite a satisfying crunch that keeps things interesting from start to finish. The turmeric-lemon dressing ties it all together with a warm, citrusy brightness that feels anything but ordinary. Many packaged appetizers and store-bought dressings sneak in hidden animal-derived thickeners, so making everything from scratch here means you know exactly what's on the platter. Assembly is straightforward — just thread, drizzle, and scatter a little torn mint for a finish that looks like you spent far more time than you actually did. These are ideal for entertaining because they travel well on a platter and disappear fast, no matter who's at the table.
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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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