An elegant tray of fresh vegetables, cheeses, meats, dips, and crackers inspired by nature's colors.
# 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, cut into wedges
→ Cured Meats (optional for vegetarian version: 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 tbsp roasted pistachios, shelled
# How To Make:
01 - Wash and pat dry all fresh vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Arrange vegetables in sweeping lines resembling dragonfly wings, alternating colors to create visual contrast.
03 - Place cheese rounds and cured meat slices in small clusters to mimic dragonfly bodies.
04 - Spoon hummus, tzatziki, and fig jam into small bowls and place them decoratively around the tray.
05 - Fan out assorted crackers and baguette slices along the edges of the tray.
06 - Sprinkle fresh basil leaves, edible flowers, and roasted pistachios over the arrangement for a nature-inspired finish.
07 - Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
