An elegant Mediterranean assortment of olives, cheeses, veggies, nuts and bread artfully shaped like a dove.
# 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 - 1.75 oz roasted almonds
12 - 1.75 oz stuffed grape leaves (dolmas)
→ Decorative Elements
13 - A few edible flowers (optional)
14 - 1 small bowl extra virgin olive oil, for dipping
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Arrange green, black, and Kalamata olives on a large platter or board forming the outline and fill of a dove silhouette.
02 - Place feta and Manchego cheese cubes near the wing sections of the olive dove shape to create definition.
03 - Position cucumber slices and halved cherry tomatoes along the tail and beak areas for color and freshness.
04 - Arrange thinly sliced red bell pepper strips and stuffed grape leaves around the figure to enhance visual variety.
05 - Scatter small bunches of fresh parsley and edible flowers over the platter for a vibrant and peaceful finish.
06 - Place sliced baguette and roasted almonds in separate small bowls or around the platter edges for easy access.
07 - Provide a small bowl of extra virgin olive oil nearby to accompany the olives and cheeses.
