Shellfish Free Pomegranate-Mint Tomato & Olive Mezze Snack Box
This vibrant mezze spread is the kind of snack box that makes you feel like you're eating on a sun-drenched Mediterranean terrace, no matter where you actually are. Juicy cherry tomatoes get a gorgeous pop of color and tartness from scattered pomegranate arils, while fresh mint leaves add an herby brightness that ties everything together beautifully. Creamy hummus anchors the box, and buttery Castelvetrano olives bring a mild, briny richness that keeps you reaching back in for more. A drizzle of good olive oil, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and an optional dusting of sumac elevate the whole thing from simple snacking to something genuinely impressive. The best part is that it comes together with zero cooking — just slice, arrange, and scatter. For anyone navigating shellfish concerns at parties or gatherings, this kind of spread is a total relief because every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. It works equally well as an appetizer for guests or a satisfying afternoon snack you put together just for yourself.
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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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