Hanging Gardens Fresh Medley (Printable)

A colorful assortment of fresh vegetables, fruits, and cheeses beautifully displayed for gatherings.

# What You'll 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 cheese, 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 required.
02 - Shape goat cheese into small balls and cube the feta cheese.
03 - Place mini-stands and small bowls of varying heights on a large platter or board.
04 - Artfully place vegetables, fruits, and cheeses across the stands and bowls, allowing ingredients to overflow for a lush appearance.
05 - Fill small bowls with hummus, tzatziki, and pesto, and situate them amongst the ingredients.
06 - Sprinkle toasted pistachios, basil leaves, and optional edible flowers over the arrangement.
07 - Drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper as desired.
08 - Present immediately, allowing guests to pick and dip at their leisure.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's deceptively simple to make but looks like you spent all day fussing.
  • Everyone finds something they love because the variety is genuinely endless.
  • Your hands stay mostly clean, and you can prep everything hours ahead.
02 -
  • Prep everything earlier in the day and store components separately in the fridge; assemble only thirty minutes before serving so nothing goes sad.
  • The height variation is what makes this work—flat platters are boring, but tiered ones create visual interest and make reaching for things fun.
  • Goat cheese and feta taste better at room temperature, so pull them out ten minutes before you build the display.
03 -
  • If you don't have actual tiered stands, use overturned bowls under your platter or stack small cutting boards—the principle is all that matters.
  • Make a simple vinaigrette (olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard) to drizzle over vegetables if your guests prefer something lighter than the creamy dips.
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