A whimsical display of fruits, cheeses, nuts, and herbs arranged elegantly for easy grazing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie, cut into wedges
02 - 5.3 oz Aged cheddar, sliced
03 - 4.2 oz Goat cheese, rolled into mini logs
04 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, crumbled
→ Fresh Fruits
05 - 1 cup red grapes, on the vine
06 - 1 cup green grapes, on the vine
07 - 1 large green apple, sliced
08 - 1 pear, sliced
09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
10 - ½ cup blueberries
11 - ½ cup blackberries
12 - ½ cup dried apricots
→ Vegetables & Greens
13 - 1 cup baby carrots
14 - 1 cup mini cucumbers, sliced
15 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
16 - ½ cup radishes, sliced
17 - 1 cup edible flowers (e.g., pansies, violets, nasturtiums)
18 - 2 cups mixed baby greens (e.g., arugula, spinach)
→ Nuts & Seeds
19 - ½ cup toasted walnuts
20 - ½ cup roasted almonds
21 - ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
→ Crackers & Bread
22 - 1 baguette, sliced
23 - 1 cup assorted crackers
→ Dips & Spreads
24 - ½ cup fig jam
25 - ½ cup honey
26 - ¼ cup whole grain mustard
→ Garnishes
27 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
28 - Fresh thyme sprigs
# Directions:
01 - Arrange mixed baby greens evenly on a large wooden board to create a lush base reminiscent of a forest floor.
02 - Distribute Brie, aged cheddar, goat cheese logs, and crumbled blue cheese in separate sections across the board for balanced presentation.
03 - Place clusters of red and green grapes, apple and pear slices, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries around the cheeses to add color and variety.
04 - Scatter baby carrots, sliced mini cucumbers, sugar snap peas, sliced radishes, and edible flowers over the board to enhance texture and visual appeal.
05 - Nestle toasted walnuts, roasted almonds, pumpkin seeds, and dried apricots in the remaining spaces for added crunch and flavor contrast.
06 - Place baguette slices and assorted crackers along the edges or in small stacks to frame the board neatly.
07 - Spoon fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard into small bowls or ramekins and position them on the board, integrating them among the other ingredients.
08 - Decorate the arrangement with fresh sprigs of rosemary and thyme to evoke a woodland essence.
09 - Present immediately and encourage guests to explore and graze freely.
