A colorful platter featuring fresh vegetables, assorted cheeses, dips, and crackers for elegant entertaining.
# Components:
→ Fresh Vegetables
01 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
02 - 1 cup baby carrots
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
05 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
06 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
→ Cheeses
07 - 3.5 oz herbed goat cheese, sliced
08 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
09 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
→ Crackers & Bread
10 - 12 whole-grain crackers
11 - 6 rice crackers (gluten-free option)
12 - 1 small baguette, sliced (optional)
→ Dips & Accents
13 - 1/2 cup hummus
14 - 1/2 cup tzatziki
15 - 1/4 cup mixed olives
16 - 2 tablespoons honey
17 - Fresh herbs (basil, mint, chives) for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Place sugar snap peas, baby carrots, and cucumber slices in a fan shape on a large serving platter to resemble dragonfly wings.
02 - Create the dragonfly’s body in the center using rows of halved cherry tomatoes and cheddar cheese cubes.
03 - Position a small round of goat cheese to form the head and place two olives as eyes.
04 - Layer red and yellow bell pepper strips alternately on the wings for visual effect.
05 - Place sliced brie and remaining goat cheese in a crescent shape along one side of the platter.
06 - Distribute whole-grain crackers, rice crackers, and optional baguette slices around the platter’s perimeter.
07 - Spoon hummus and tzatziki into small bowls and situate them on opposite sides of the tray.
08 - Drizzle honey over the brie and garnish the entire platter with fresh herbs.
09 - Present immediately, inviting guests to sample and combine various components.
