Vibrant tray with fresh vegetables, cheeses, cured meats, dips, and crackers arranged with nature-inspired elegance.
# Components:
→ Fresh Vegetables
01 - 1 cup baby carrots
02 - 1 cup sliced cucumbers
03 - 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
04 - 1/2 cup sugar snap peas
05 - 1/2 cup sliced radishes
→ Cheeses
06 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, sliced into rounds
07 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
08 - 3.5 oz brie cheese, cut into wedges
→ Cured Meats (optional for vegetarian version)
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 & Breads
14 - 1 cup assorted crackers
15 - 1 cup sliced baguette
→ Garnishes & Decorative Elements
16 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
17 - 1/4 cup edible flowers (e.g. nasturtium or pansy)
18 - 2 tbsp roasted shelled pistachios
# Directions:
01 - Wash all fresh vegetables thoroughly and pat dry.
02 - Arrange vegetables in sweeping lines resembling dragonfly wings using contrasting colors to enhance visual appeal.
03 - Cluster cheese and cured meat slices together to mimic the body of a dragonfly.
04 - Spoon dips into small bowls and position them decoratively around the tray.
05 - Fan out crackers and baguette slices along the edges of the tray.
06 - Garnish with basil leaves, edible flowers, and roasted pistachios for a nature-inspired finish.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
