Macadamia 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 and fresh strawberries, all threaded alongside dry-roasted almonds for a satisfying crunch in every bite. The turmeric-lemon dressing ties everything together with a bright, slightly earthy finish that feels both fresh and a little unexpected. It's the kind of appetizer that looks like you spent way more time on it than you actually did. For anyone navigating tree nut restrictions specifically around macadamia nuts, this recipe leans on almonds instead, so you get that nutty richness without the ingredient you're avoiding. A scatter of torn mint leaves over the platter at the end adds a pop of color and a cool herbal note that really elevates the whole spread. These are perfect for entertaining, easy enough for a weeknight snack board, and genuinely hard to stop eating once they're in front of you.
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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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