Ladybug Garden Platter (Printable view)

A colorful platter featuring vegetables and cheese shaped like ladybugs on a garden of greens.

# What You 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 half-inch thick rounds and arrange evenly on a large serving platter to create the garden foundation.
02 - Distribute baby spinach leaves and broccoli florets around the cucumber slices to introduce a lush, green backdrop.
03 - Halve each cherry tomato and place one half, cut side down, atop a cucumber slice to represent ladybug bodies.
04 - Slice black olives in half and affix one half to each tomato half using a toothpick to represent the ladybug’s head.
05 - Use a toothpick dipped in balsamic glaze to dot the tomato backs or sprinkle black sesame seeds to simulate ladybug spots.
06 - Place mozzarella balls beside some ladybugs and arrange yellow bell pepper strips as garden paths across the platter.
07 - Sprinkle finely chopped fresh chives over the arrangement to emulate grass.
08 - Carefully remove all toothpicks before presenting the platter.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with fresh ingredients
  • Fun and visually appealing for kids and guests
02 -
  • Contains dairy from mozzarella balls
  • Olives may be processed in facilities with nuts check labels if allergies are a concern
03 -
  • Drizzle with olive oil or lemonherb vinaigrette before serving for extra flavor
  • Substitute vegan cheese to make the platter fully plantbased
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