A vibrant tray combining fresh vegetables, cheeses, meats, dips, and crackers with decorative garnishes.
# 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, cut into rounds
07 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
08 - 3.5 oz brie, cut into wedges
→ Cured Meats
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 tbsp roasted pistachios, shelled
# Directions:
01 - Wash and pat dry all fresh vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Position vegetables in sweeping lines to mimic dragonfly wings, using contrasting colors for visual impact.
03 - Group cheese rounds, cubes, wedges, and cured meats in clusters representing the dragonfly body segments.
04 - Spoon dips into small bowls and arrange them artistically around the tray edges.
05 - Fan assorted crackers and baguette slices along the perimeter of the tray.
06 - Decorate with fresh basil leaves, edible flowers, and roasted pistachios to complete the natural theme.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until needed.
