Deep Sea Ocean Wave Platter (Print View)

A visually striking platter of blue cheese, chips, and fresh green elements in organic oceanic curves.

# Components:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
02 - 3.5 oz creamy goat cheese, cut into small rounds

→ Chips & Crackers

03 - 3.5 oz blue corn tortilla chips
04 - 1.75 oz seaweed rice crackers

→ Vegetables

05 - 12 green olives, pitted
06 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
07 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced into rings
08 - 1 handful sugar snap peas

→ Fruits

09 - 1 small green apple, thinly sliced
10 - 1/2 cup green grapes

→ Garnishes

11 - Fresh dill sprigs
12 - Microgreens (optional)
13 - Edible blue or purple flowers (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange blue corn tortilla chips on a large serving platter in a broad, curving line to represent the crest of an ocean wave.
02 - Distribute crumbled blue cheese along and slightly behind the chips to enhance the wave's sense of movement.
03 - Position goat cheese rounds and seaweed rice crackers in gentle arcs parallel to the chip wave to add depth and dimension.
04 - Fill the wave’s curves with green olives, cucumber slices, and green bell pepper rings, allowing colors to flow naturally.
05 - Tuck sugar snap peas into the arrangement and scatter thin green apple slices and grapes along the wave for freshness and texture.
06 - Finish by decorating with fresh dill sprigs, optional microgreens, and edible blue or purple flowers to evoke an oceanic theme.
07 - Present immediately with small serving tongs or cocktail picks for easy picking.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a show-stopper that takes only 20 minutes to create, making you look like a culinary artist without the stress
  • No cooking required means you can prep everything ahead and assemble moments before guests arrive, keeping your kitchen calm
  • Every element is customizable—swap what you have on hand and it still works beautifully
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  • Assemble this platter no more than 2 hours before serving. The cucumber and apple will start releasing moisture, and crackers can lose their crispness. If you must prep earlier, keep components in separate bowls and arrange everything just before guests arrive.
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—bring your cheeses out of the fridge 10 minutes before arranging them. Blue cheese especially becomes easier to work with and tastes better when it's not ice-cold.
03 -
  • Make this platter the day before by preparing all components separately, storing them in airtight containers. This removes stress from your day and lets you assemble fresh just before serving—the best of both worlds.
  • If you want to add blue spirulina-dusted almonds or roasted blue potatoes, add them just before serving so they stay crunchy and vibrant. These details elevate the platter from special to absolutely stunning.
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