Vibrant garden platter with vegetables, cheese, and balsamic glaze, perfect for easy entertaining.
# Components:
→ 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
# Preparation steps:
01 - Slice cucumbers into ½-inch thick rounds and arrange evenly on a large serving platter to create the garden base.
02 - Distribute baby spinach leaves and broccoli florets around cucumber slices for a vibrant, leafy effect.
03 - Cut cherry tomatoes in half and place each half, cut side down, atop cucumber slices to represent ladybug bodies.
04 - Halve black olives and secure one half to each tomato half using a toothpick to create ladybug heads.
05 - Use a toothpick dipped in balsamic glaze to dot tomato backs or sprinkle black sesame seeds for authentic ladybug spots.
06 - Position mozzarella balls beside some ladybugs and arrange yellow bell pepper strips as garden paths.
07 - Sprinkle finely chopped fresh chives over the entire platter to simulate grass and elevate presentation.
08 - Carefully remove all toothpicks before serving to ensure safe consumption.
