A colorful tray featuring fresh veggies, cheeses, meats, dips, and crackers for effortless entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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, cut into rounds
07 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
08 - 3.5 oz brie cheese, cut into wedges
→ Cured Meats (optional for vegetarian option: omit)
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 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 to remove excess moisture.
02 - Place vegetables in sweeping lines across the serving tray to evoke dragonfly wings, using contrasting colors for a vibrant effect.
03 - Cluster cheese rounds, cubes, wedges, and cured meat slices to mimic the dragonfly's body segments.
04 - Spoon hummus, tzatziki, and fig jam into small bowls and arrange decoratively around the tray.
05 - Fan out assorted crackers and baguette slices along the tray edges for accessibility and balance.
06 - Scatter fresh basil leaves, edible flowers, and roasted pistachios over the arrangement for natural elegance.
07 - Serve immediately, or cover the tray and refrigerate until ready to present.
