MSG Free Pomegranate-Mint Tomato & Olive Mezze Snack Box
Bright, fresh, and endlessly snackable, this mezze-style spread is the kind of thing you'll want to put together on repeat. Juicy cherry tomatoes get a gorgeous pop of color and tartness from pomegranate arils, while Castelvetrano olives bring a buttery, briny richness that balances everything out. Cool cucumber rounds and creamy hummus round out the box, and a handful of fresh mint leaves lifts the whole thing with an herby, almost floral note. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and an optional dusting of sumac are all you need to tie it together — no packets, no powders, no hidden additives. That's exactly what makes this such a smart choice for anyone avoiding monosodium glutamate: every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so there's nothing to second-guess. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, just a little slicing and arranging. Whether you're building a grazing board for guests or packing a midday snack, this box delivers serious flavor with total peace of mind.
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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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