An elegant Mediterranean olive and cheese board with fresh veggies, nuts, and olives arranged in a dove shape.
# What Goes In:
→ 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
# How to Make It:
01 - On a large platter or board, arrange the olives to outline and fill the silhouette of a dove, creating the base of the design.
02 - Place the feta and Manchego cubes near the dove’s wings to highlight the shape and add texture.
03 - Decorate the tail and beak areas with cucumber slices and halved cherry tomatoes for color and freshness.
04 - Arrange red bell pepper strips and stuffed grape leaves around the dove to introduce variety and visual interest.
05 - Scatter small parsley bunches and optional edible flowers around the design to evoke vibrancy and harmony.
06 - Present baguette slices and roasted almonds in separate bowls or around the platter for easy access.
07 - Place a small bowl of extra virgin olive oil nearby to accompany the platter as a dipping option.
