Creative snack tray with cucumber, cheese, fruits, and veggies arranged as frogs and lily pads for fun gatherings.
# Components:
→ Fruits & Vegetables
01 - 1 large cucumber
02 - 8 sugar snap peas
03 - 1/2 cup blueberries
04 - 1/2 cup green grapes
05 - 8 baby carrots
06 - 8 cherry tomatoes
→ Dairy & Dips
07 - 1/2 cup cream cheese (or hummus for dairy-free option)
08 - 16 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini) or vegan cheese balls
→ Extras
09 - 16 large edible candy eyes (or black olive slices for savory alternative)
10 - 1/4 cup pretzel sticks
11 - A handful of fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Slice the cucumber into 8 thick rounds and arrange evenly on a large serving platter.
02 - Place a mozzarella or vegan cheese ball on each cucumber slice to represent the frog's body.
03 - Affix two candy eyes or olive slices to each cheese ball using a small amount of cream cheese or hummus as adhesive.
04 - Halve the sugar snap peas lengthwise and position two halves behind each cheese ball to simulate frog legs.
05 - Arrange baby carrots and cherry tomatoes around the platter to resemble pond plants and flowers.
06 - Distribute blueberries and green grapes around the cucumber lily pads to mimic stones and bubbles in the pond.
07 - Place pretzel sticks upright as reeds and scatter fresh mint leaves for a refreshing garnish.
08 - Offer extra cream cheese or hummus on the side for dipping.
