# What You 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 - 1.8 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:
01 - On a large serving platter or board, arrange the green, black, and Kalamata olives to outline and fill the shape of a dove, referencing a simple bird silhouette.
02 - Place the cubed feta and Manchego cheeses near the wings of the dove to add texture and flavor contrast.
03 - Use cucumber slices and halved cherry tomatoes to accentuate the tail and beak areas, enhancing color and freshness.
04 - Arrange thinly sliced red bell pepper strips and stuffed grape leaves around the dove for visual interest and variety.
05 - Place small bunches of fresh parsley and edible flowers over and around the platter for a vibrant, peaceful touch.
06 - Present sliced baguette and roasted almonds in separate small bowls or scattered around the platter for convenient serving.
07 - Set a small bowl of extra virgin olive oil nearby for dipping the breads and accompaniments.
