A vibrant wreath of olives, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and mozzarella arranged for festive sharing.
# What you need:
→ Vegetables & Fruits
01 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes (red and yellow, if available)
02 - 1 cup green olives, pitted
03 - 1 cup black olives, pitted
04 - 1/2 cup mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
→ Fresh Herbs & Greens
05 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
06 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley sprigs
07 - 1/4 cup fresh rosemary sprigs
→ Dressing
08 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
11 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Rinse and thoroughly dry cherry tomatoes, basil, parsley, and rosemary.
02 - Arrange the rosemary and parsley sprigs in a circular wreath shape on a large round serving platter.
03 - Alternately layer cherry tomatoes, green olives, black olives, and mini mozzarella balls around the herb base to form a complete ring.
04 - Insert fresh basil leaves evenly throughout the wreath for added color and aroma.
05 - Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the entire wreath and, if desired, add lines of balsamic glaze.
06 - Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and flaky sea salt evenly across the wreath.
07 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.