A colorful tray featuring fresh veggies, cheeses, meats, dips, crackers, and garnishes for entertaining.
# Components:
→ Fresh Vegetables
01 - 1 cup baby carrots
02 - 1 cup cucumber slices
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1/2 cup sugar snap peas
05 - 1/2 cup radish slices
→ Cheeses
06 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, sliced into rounds
07 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
08 - 3.5 oz brie, cut into wedges
→ Cured Meats (optional)
09 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
10 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
→ Dips & Spreads
11 - 1/2 cup hummus
12 - 1/2 cup tzatziki
13 - 1/4 cup fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
14 - 1 cup assorted crackers
15 - 1 cup baguette slices
→ Garnishes & Decorative Elements
16 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
17 - 1/4 cup edible flowers (nasturtium or pansy)
18 - 2 tablespoons roasted pistachios, shelled
# Directions:
01 - Wash all fresh vegetables thoroughly and pat dry.
02 - Position the vegetables in sweeping lines to evoke dragonfly wings, alternating colors for visual contrast.
03 - Cluster cheese rounds, cubes, wedges, and cured meat slices centrally to mimic dragonfly bodies.
04 - Spoon hummus, tzatziki, and fig jam into small bowls and place evenly around the tray.
05 - Fan assorted crackers and baguette slices along the platter edges.
06 - Decorate with fresh basil leaves, edible flowers, and roasted pistachios to enhance visual appeal.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving time.
