Nutmeg Free Pomegranate-Mint Tomato & Olive Mezze Snack Box
Bright, fresh, and built for grazing, this Mediterranean-inspired snack box is the kind of spread that looks impressive with almost zero effort. Juicy cherry tomatoes get a gorgeous pop of color from scattered pomegranate arils, while Castelvetrano olives bring that buttery, briny richness that makes everything taste more intentional. Creamy hummus anchors the box and gives you something satisfying to dip into between bites of cool cucumber rounds. A drizzle of good olive oil, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and a handful of fresh mint pull the whole thing together in a way that feels effortlessly put-together. For anyone avoiding nutmeg, this recipe is naturally a safe bet — there's nothing hidden in a spice blend or tucked into a store-bought component to second-guess. The optional sumac adds a gentle lemony tang that complements the pomegranate beautifully, but the box holds its own without it. Whether you're packing it for lunch, setting it out for guests, or just treating yourself to a proper snack, this one earns its place on repeat.
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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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