Mediterranean Diet Friendly Whole30 Olives and Almonds Snack Bowl
Few snacks capture the spirit of Mediterranean eating quite like a bowl built around olives, almonds, and fresh vegetables. This one layers briny mixed olives with crunchy roasted almonds, juicy cherry tomatoes, and cool diced cucumber — all tossed in a bright drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice. A scatter of thyme leaves ties everything together with an herby, almost garden-fresh finish, and a pinch of red pepper flakes adds a gentle kick if you're in the mood for it. Every single ingredient here is a cornerstone of the Mediterranean approach to eating — healthy fats from the olives and almonds, antioxidant-rich produce, and a simple olive oil dressing with no processed additions in sight. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a mixing bowl and a quick whisk, making it an ideal no-fuss snack or light appetizer. Serve it straight away so the tomatoes stay vibrant and the almonds keep their satisfying crunch.
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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)
- 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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