# Components:
→ Vegetables
01 - 18 cherry tomatoes
02 - 18 black olives, pitted
03 - 2 medium cucumbers
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper
05 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
06 - 1 cup broccoli florets
→ Cheese
07 - 12 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
→ Garnishes
08 - 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Slice cucumbers into ½-inch thick rounds and arrange evenly on a large serving platter to form the garden base.
02 - Distribute baby spinach leaves and broccoli florets around the cucumber slices to create a lush, verdant appearance.
03 - Halve each cherry tomato and place one half, cut side down, atop each cucumber slice to represent the ladybug’s body.
04 - Slice black olives in half and affix one half to each tomato using a toothpick to depict the ladybug’s head.
05 - Use a toothpick dipped in balsamic glaze to dot tomato surfaces or sprinkle black sesame seeds for authentic spot detail.
06 - Position mozzarella balls beside select ladybugs and add strips of yellow bell pepper to simulate garden paths.
07 - Scatter freshly chopped chives over the arrangement to enhance the grassy garden effect.
08 - Remove all toothpicks carefully before serving to ensure safe consumption.