Elegant tray featuring fresh vegetables, cheeses, meats, dips, and crackers inspired by dragonflies.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 (such as nasturtium or pansy)
18 - 2 tbsp roasted pistachios, shelled
# Steps:
01 - Wash and pat dry all fresh vegetables.
02 - Arrange vegetables in sweeping lines resembling dragonfly wings, using contrasting colors for visual appeal.
03 - Place cheese and cured meat slices in clusters to mimic dragonfly bodies.
04 - Spoon dips into small bowls and arrange them decoratively around the tray.
05 - Fan out crackers and baguette slices along the tray edges.
06 - Decorate with basil leaves, edible flowers, and pistachios for a nature-inspired finish.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
