Recipes D'Vine Bistro & Wine Bar - Mesa Margherita

Margherita Recipe

inspired by

@dvinebistrowinebarmesa

Dec 27 2025

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45m

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Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Margherita in just 45m. Selection of four cheeses served with spiced nuts, marinara, tomatoes, basil, fresh fig spread, raisins, green apple, mixed olives and lahvosh.

Cheese Preparation

1. Prepare Fresh Mozzarella

Slice the fresh mozzarella into rounds and arrange on a serving platter.

2. Add Gorgonzola

Crumble the gorgonzola and sprinkle it over the mozzarella.

3. Add Parmesan

Grate the parmesan and sprinkle it over the cheeses.

4. Add Ricotta

Spoon dollops of ricotta around the cheeses on the platter.

Spiced Nuts Preparation

5. Preheat Oven

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

6. Mix Nuts

In a mixing bowl, combine mixed nuts, olive oil, smoked paprika, sea salt, and cayenne pepper. Toss well to coat the nuts evenly.

7. Prepare for Baking

Spread the nuts on a baking sheet in a single layer.

8. Bake Nuts

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring halfway through.

9. Cool Nuts

Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.

Assembling the Platter

10. Add Marinara Sauce

In a small bowl, pour the marinara sauce and place it on the platter.

11. Add Cherry Tomatoes

Halve the cherry tomatoes and arrange them next to the cheeses.

12. Add Basil

Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the cheese and tomatoes.

13. Add Fig Spread

Spoon the fresh fig spread into a small dish and place it on the platter.

14. Add Raisins

Scatter the raisins around the platter for a sweet touch.

15. Add Green Apple

Slice the green apple into wedges and arrange them on the platter.

16. Add Olives

Add mixed olives into a small bowl and place it on the platter.

17. Add Lahvosh

Finally, arrange the lahvosh sheets around the platter for dipping.