Fairy Garden Platter Flowers (Printer View)

Vibrant assortment of edible flowers, fresh vegetables, dips, and artisan crackers arranged for elegant sharing.

# Components:

→ Edible Flowers

01 - 1 cup mixed edible flowers (pansies, nasturtiums, violets, borage, calendula petals)

→ Fresh Vegetables

02 - 1 cup baby carrots, trimmed
03 - 1 cup cucumber slices
04 - 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
06 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - ½ cup baby bell peppers, sliced

→ Dips

08 - ½ cup herbed cream cheese
09 - ½ cup hummus
10 - ½ cup Greek yogurt dip with lemon and chives

→ Accompaniments

11 - 1 cup artisan crackers or baguette slices
12 - ¼ cup toasted nuts (optional, walnuts or almonds)

# Method:

01 - Rinse edible flowers and vegetables thoroughly under cold water and pat dry gently with paper towels.
02 - Artistically place edible flowers on a large serving platter, grouping by color and type for visual interest.
03 - Distribute fresh vegetables around the flowers, creating sections or patterns as preferred.
04 - Spoon herbed cream cheese, hummus, and Greek yogurt dip into small bowls and place on the platter.
05 - Add crackers or baguette slices alongside the dips, and sprinkle with toasted nuts if using.
06 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to combine dips, flowers, and vegetables as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare, with no cooking required.
  • Beautifully colorful and visually stunning presentation perfect for spring and garden occasions.
  • A delightful vegetarian option that suits a variety of diets.
  • Encourages creative serving and mixing of edible flowers, veggies, and dips.
02 -
  • Use only pesticide-free, edible flowers from reputable sources.
  • Arrange flowers by color and type to create a visually balanced platter.
  • Serve dips in small bowls to keep the platter tidy and accessible.
  • Toast nuts lightly to bring out their flavor if using.
  • Pat vegetables dry thoroughly to prevent sogginess and maintain crispness.
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