A colorful Mediterranean spread featuring olives, cheeses, fresh vegetables, and nuts, shaped to evoke peace and harmony.
# What you'll need:
→ Olives
01 - 3.5 oz green olives, pitted
02 - 3.5 oz black olives, pitted
03 - 3.5 oz Kalamata olives, pitted
→ Cheeses
04 - 2.8 oz feta cheese, cubed
05 - 2.8 oz Manchego cheese, cubed
→ Fresh Vegetables & Garnishes
06 - 1 small cucumber, sliced into rounds
07 - 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small bunch fresh parsley
→ Accompaniments
10 - 1 small baguette, sliced
11 - 1.8 oz roasted almonds
12 - 1.8 oz stuffed grape leaves (dolmas)
→ Decorative Elements
13 - A few edible flowers (optional)
14 - 1 small bowl extra virgin olive oil, for dipping
# Method:
01 - Arrange green, black, and Kalamata olives on a large platter or board to outline and fill the silhouette of a dove.
02 - Place feta and Manchego cheese cubes near the dove's wing areas for visual balance.
03 - Use cucumber slices and halved cherry tomatoes to emphasize the tail and beak regions of the dove, introducing color and freshness.
04 - Arrange thinly sliced red bell pepper strips and stuffed grape leaves around the dove for texture and variety.
05 - Add small bunches of parsley and optional edible flowers to provide a vibrant and peaceful aesthetic.
06 - Serve baguette slices and roasted almonds in separate small bowls or scattered around the platter.
07 - Place the bowl of extra virgin olive oil nearby for dipping purposes.
