Colorful Mediterranean garland with olives, cherry tomatoes, cheeses, and fresh herbs arranged beautifully.
# Ingredient list:
→ Fresh Produce
01 - 2 cups mixed cherry tomatoes (red, yellow, or orange), whole or halved
02 - 1 cup seedless green grapes (optional)
03 - 1 cup fresh basil leaves
04 - 1 cup fresh rosemary sprigs
→ Olives
05 - 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
06 - 1 cup pitted green Castelvetrano olives
→ Cheese
07 - 7 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
08 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, cubed
→ Accompaniments
09 - 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
10 - 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
11 - 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
12 - Crusty bread slices or gluten-free crackers, for serving
→ Dressing (optional)
13 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
14 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
15 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Cooking steps:
01 - Arrange rosemary sprigs in a large circular wreath shape on a platter or wooden board.
02 - Place cherry tomatoes, mixed olives, mozzarella balls, feta cubes, grapes (if using), artichoke hearts, and roasted red peppers alternately over rosemary, ensuring a festive mixture of colors and shapes.
03 - Tuck basil leaves evenly throughout the garland to enhance aroma and color.
04 - Sprinkle pine nuts over the top if using.
05 - Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the assembly just before serving and add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
06 - Accompany with crusty bread slices or gluten-free crackers on the side.
