Capsaicin Free Pomegranate-Mint Tomato & Olive Mezze Snack Box
This mezze-style snack box is a feast for the eyes before it even hits your taste buds — jewel-bright pomegranate arils, buttery Castelvetrano olives, and crisp cucumber rounds all arranged together in one gorgeous spread. The combination of fresh mint and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil over the tomatoes and cucumber gives everything a bright, herbaceous lift that feels effortlessly Mediterranean. A dusting of sumac adds a gentle tartness if you choose to use it, layering in complexity without any heat whatsoever. For anyone navigating capsaicin sensitivity, this kind of snack board can be a minefield at restaurants or deli counters where spiced oils and chili-laced dips sneak in uninvited — but every single ingredient here is naturally free of that concern. The creamy hummus anchors the whole box and makes it genuinely satisfying rather than just a pretty plate of vegetables. Assembly takes only minutes, with no cooking required, just a little thoughtful arranging and a light seasoning hand. It works beautifully as an afternoon snack, a light lunch, or an impressive starter when guests come over.
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2 servings
For the box
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup castelvetrano olives, pitted
- 1 medium english cucumber, sliced into rounds
- ½ cup hummus
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground sumac (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Place each prepared item in its own section of a divided snack box or alongside small ramekins.
- 2
Spoon the hummus into one section or a small ramekin. Arrange the olives, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices in the remaining sections.
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