Hanging Gardens Fresh Medley (Printable version)

Colorful medley of fresh vegetables, fruits, cheeses, and dips artfully arranged on elevated stands for easy sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Fresh Vegetables

01 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 cup baby carrots, trimmed
03 - 1 cup cucumber slices
04 - 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup snap peas
06 - 1 cup endive leaves

→ Fruits

07 - 1 cup seedless grapes
08 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved

→ Cheeses

09 - 5.3 oz goat cheese, shaped into small balls
10 - 3.5 oz feta, cubed

→ Dips & Spreads

11 - 1/2 cup hummus
12 - 1/2 cup tzatziki
13 - 1/2 cup pesto

→ Garnishes & Extras

14 - 1/4 cup toasted pistachios, chopped
15 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
16 - 2 tbsp edible flowers (optional)
17 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
18 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
19 - Sea salt, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash, trim, and slice all vegetables and fruits as indicated.
02 - Shape goat cheese into small balls and cube the feta.
03 - Place mini-stands and bowls at varying heights on a large platter or board.
04 - Distribute vegetables, fruits, and cheeses among stands and bowls, allowing for a lush overflowing presentation.
05 - Fill small bowls with hummus, tzatziki, and pesto, and position them throughout the display.
06 - Sprinkle toasted pistachios, basil leaves, and edible flowers over the arrangement.
07 - Lightly drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
08 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to pick and dip as preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble it minutes before guests arrive, which means you actually get to enjoy the party instead of stressing in the kitchen.
  • Every single ingredient is optional or swappable, so you're never locked into one version and can follow the seasons without guilt.
02 -
  • Assemble this no more than two hours before serving or everything starts to release moisture and your beautiful heights turn into a soggy landscape.
  • Prep all your vegetables in advance if you want, but assemble the whole thing at the last possible minute—this is a dish that lives in that perfect moment between fresh and rested.
03 -
  • Let your dips come to room temperature before serving so their flavors are bright and they're easier to scoop without resistance.
  • If any vegetable or fruit starts to look tired, replace it quickly with a fresh piece—people notice when you refresh in real time and it shows you care about the details.
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