# Ingredient List:
→ Dove
01 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1/4 tsp salt
04 - Pinch white pepper
05 - 1 small carrot, for beak and feet
06 - 2 black peppercorns, for eyes
→ Olive Platter
07 - 5.3 oz green olives, pitted
08 - 5.3 oz black olives, pitted
09 - 3.5 oz Kalamata olives, pitted
10 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
12 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
13 - Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
# Steps:
01 - Combine softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, salt, and white pepper in a small bowl until smooth and spreadable.
02 - On a large serving platter, shape the cheese mixture into a dove using a spatula or spoon, smoothing the surface gently.
03 - Cut a small triangle from the carrot for the beak and two small pieces for the feet; position them on the dove shape.
04 - Press two black peppercorns onto the dove to form the eyes.
05 - Cluster the green, black, and Kalamata olives around the dove to form branches and a decorative border.
06 - Distribute cherry tomato halves and cucumber slices around the platter for color and freshness.
07 - Lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the olives and vegetables.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs to resemble olive branches held by the dove or placed around the platter.
09 - Refrigerate the assembled platter until ready to serve; accompany with crackers or sliced baguette as desired.
