An elegant arrangement of fresh veggies, cheeses, cured meats, dips, and crackers with nature-inspired flair.
# What You 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, 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 baguette slices
→ 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 pistachios, shelled
# Steps:
01 - Wash all fresh vegetables thoroughly and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
02 - Place vegetables in sweeping lines on the serving tray to mimic dragonfly wings, using vibrant colors for contrast.
03 - Cluster cheese rounds, cubes, and wedges alongside thinly sliced cured meats, forming the dragonfly bodies.
04 - Spoon hummus, tzatziki, and fig jam into small bowls and arrange them decoratively around the tray.
05 - Fan assorted crackers and baguette slices along the tray’s edges for easy access.
06 - Sprinkle fresh basil leaves, edible flowers, and roasted pistachios atop the arrangement for an elegant finish.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve to maintain freshness.
