Olive Appetizer Tree
Turn your holiday table into a showstopper with this festive Olive Appetizer Tree! This delightful and edible centerpiece combines the savory flavors of black and green olives, fresh rosemary, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella balls, artfully arranged on a sturdy, foil-wrapped Styrofoam cone. Topped with a vibrant yellow bell pepper star, it's a colorful blend of textures and tastes that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for holiday parties or special gatherings, this no-cook appetizer is easy to assemble in just 30 minutes and serves up to 10 guests. Pair it with crackers or baguette slices for a crowd-pleasing display that doubles as a conversation starter. Whether you're impressing friends or adding flair to your spread, the Olive Appetizer Tree is sure to become a festive favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Styrofoam cone (8-10 inches tall)
- 1 sheet Aluminum foil
- 2 cups Green olives (pitted)
- 2 cups Black olives (pitted)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 3 sprigs Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 cup Small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 40 pieces Toothpicks
- 1 piece Star-shaped cookie cutter
- 1 piece Yellow bell pepper
Instructions
Wrap the Styrofoam cone completely with a sheet of aluminum foil, ensuring all surfaces are covered. Smooth down the edges.
Rinse and pat dry the black olives, green olives, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls. Set them aside for assembly.
Slice the yellow bell pepper into flat segments. Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut a star from the pepper for the topper. Set it aside.
Break down the rosemary sprigs into smaller, 1-inch pieces for decorative foliage.
Take a toothpick and skewer an olive, mozzarella ball, or cherry tomato onto one end. Insert the other end of the toothpick into the aluminum foil-covered cone. Start at the bottom of the cone and work your way up in rows.
Alternate green olives, black olives, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls to create a colorful and varied pattern. Leave small gaps to tuck in rosemary sprigs later for a natural, tree-like appearance.
Continue until the entire cone is covered with skewered items, ensuring there are no large gaps between them.
Insert the small rosemary sprigs into any gaps between the ingredients to mimic tree branches and enhance the presentation.
Place the star-shaped yellow bell pepper piece at the top of the cone as the tree topper.
Carefully place the olive appetizer tree on a serving platter. Surround it with crackers or additional garnishes if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1935 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.3 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.5 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 127 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 10689 mg | 465% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.3 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 51.9 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1510 mg | 116% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1298 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
