Vegan Mediterranean Tomato, Olive & Fruit Skewers with Almonds
These skewers are a stunning collision of sweet, briny, and savory — the kind of appetizer that disappears from a platter before anyone even asks what's in them. Juicy cherry tomatoes and red grapes sit alongside plump Kalamata olives and fresh strawberries, threaded together in a way that looks almost too pretty to eat. The dry-roasted almonds add a satisfying crunch and a little richness that ties every bite together. What really elevates the whole thing is the drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice spiked with ground turmeric and black pepper — it's bright, slightly earthy, and just bold enough to make every ingredient pop. Everything here is completely plant-based without any substitutions or workarounds needed, since the ingredients are naturally free of animal products from start to finish. A scatter of torn fresh mint over the top adds a cool, herby finish that makes the platter feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or just want something fresh and impressive with minimal effort, this one delivers.
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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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