Capsaicin Free Whole30 Olives and Almonds Snack Bowl
Salty, briny olives meet crunchy roasted almonds, juicy cherry tomatoes, and cool cucumber in a snack bowl that feels genuinely satisfying without any cooking required. The dressing is nothing more than a quick whisk of extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice, which brightens every ingredient without overwhelming the natural flavors. Fresh thyme scattered over the top adds an herby, almost Mediterranean quality that makes this feel like something you'd order at a nice café rather than throw together at home. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, the red pepper flakes listed in the recipe are clearly marked optional and easy to leave out entirely, so the base bowl is completely free of heat by default. Everything here is whole, recognizable, and clean — no sauces to scrutinize, no processed ingredients to second-guess. It comes together in minutes and works equally well as an afternoon snack, a light appetizer, or a side to round out a bigger meal.
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2 servings
- 1 cup mixed olives, pitted
- ½ cup roasted almonds, unsalted
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup cucumber, diced
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Can be omittedred pepper flakes
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the olives, almonds, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice until combined.
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