Ladybug Garden Platter (Printable Version)

A vibrant vegetable and cheese display styled as ladybugs, perfect for gatherings and fun presentations.

# 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 It:

01 - Slice cucumbers into ½-inch thick rounds and arrange evenly on a large serving platter to form the base.
02 - Distribute baby spinach leaves and broccoli florets around the cucumber slices creating a lush green backdrop.
03 - Cut each cherry tomato in half and place one half, cut side down, atop individual cucumber slices to represent ladybug bodies.
04 - Slice black olives in half and secure one half onto each tomato using a toothpick to simulate ladybug heads.
05 - Use a toothpick dipped in balsamic glaze to dot ladybug backs or sprinkle black sesame seeds on each for spot detailing.
06 - Place mini mozzarella balls beside select ladybugs and intersperse yellow bell pepper strips to create garden paths.
07 - Sprinkle finely chopped fresh chives over the entire arrangement to enhance the grassy garden effect.
08 - Carefully remove all toothpicks before serving to ensure safe consumption.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and visually appealing
  • Healthy and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Contains dairy from mozzarella balls
  • Olives may be processed in facilities with nuts; check labels if allergies are a concern
03 -
  • Use toothpicks carefully to prevent falling pieces
  • Drizzle with olive oil or lemon-herb vinaigrette for extra flavor
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