Ladybug Garden Platter (Printable)

A vibrant appetizer platter with fresh veggies and cheese artistically arranged to resemble ladybugs.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 18 cherry tomatoes
02 - 18 pitted black olives
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

# How To Make:

01 - Slice cucumbers into 1/2-inch thick rounds and arrange them on a large serving platter.
02 - Distribute baby spinach leaves and broccoli florets around cucumber slices to create a lush, green background.
03 - Cut cherry tomatoes in half and place one half, cut side down, on each cucumber slice.
04 - Slice black olives in half and affix one half to each tomato half using a toothpick, forming the ladybug heads.
05 - Use a toothpick dipped in balsamic glaze to dot spots on the tomato backs or sprinkle black sesame seeds for detail.
06 - Place mozzarella balls beside some ladybugs and arrange yellow bell pepper strips as garden paths.
07 - Sprinkle finely chopped fresh chives over the platter to simulate grass.
08 - Carefully remove all toothpicks prior to serving.

# Top Suggestions:

01 -
  • Vegetarian and Gluten-Free
  • Fun and creative for kids and parties
02 -
  • Contains dairy from mozzarella balls
  • Olives may be processed in facilities with nuts check labels if allergies are a concern
03 -
  • Use fresh vegetables for best flavor and appearance
  • Prepare the balsamic glaze and sesame seeds ahead to streamline assembly
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