A vibrant wreath of olives, cherry tomatoes, herbs, and mozzarella ideal for easy entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Fruits
01 - 1 pint (16 fl oz) cherry tomatoes (red and yellow if available)
02 - 1 cup (150 g) green olives, pitted
03 - 1 cup (150 g) black olives, pitted
04 - 1/2 cup (75 g) mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
→ Fresh Herbs & Greens
05 - 1/2 cup (approximately 10 g) fresh basil leaves
06 - 1/2 cup (approximately 10 g) fresh parsley sprigs
07 - 1/4 cup (approximately 5 g) fresh rosemary sprigs
→ Dressing
08 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
11 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
# Method:
01 - Rinse and thoroughly dry cherry tomatoes, basil, parsley, and rosemary using paper towels.
02 - On a large round serving platter, arrange rosemary and parsley sprigs in a circular wreath shape as the foundational layer.
03 - Alternately layer cherry tomatoes, green olives, black olives, and mini mozzarella balls around the herb base to create a vibrant, full ring.
04 - Distribute fresh basil leaves evenly throughout the wreath to enhance color and fragrance.
05 - Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the entire arrangement and, if desired, add delicate lines of balsamic glaze.
06 - Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and flaky sea salt evenly over the wreath to taste.
07 - Serve promptly or refrigerate for up to one hour prior to serving to maintain freshness.
