Masquerade Mask Party Platter (Printable format)

Colorful vegetables, cheeses, and fruits arranged in a striking masquerade mask display.

# List of ingredients:

→ Base & Eye Openings

01 - 2 large green or black olives, pitted
02 - 2 small cubes firm cheese (cheddar or gouda), as alternative to olives

→ Vegetables & Fruits

03 - 1 cup cucumber slices, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup colorful bell pepper strips (red, yellow, orange)
05 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - ½ cup red radish slices
07 - ½ cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
08 - ½ cup seedless grapes (red or green)

→ Cheeses & Accompaniments

09 - 1 cup assorted cheese cubes (cheddar, gouda, Swiss)
10 - ½ cup mini mozzarella balls
11 - ½ cup mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pistachios)
12 - ¼ cup dried fruits (apricots, cranberries, or figs)
13 - ½ cup crackers or breadsticks (optional)

→ Garnishes

14 - Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, dill)
15 - Edible flowers (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Select a large oval or rectangular serving board as the foundation.
02 - Position two olives or cheese cubes near the upper center, spaced horizontally to resemble eye openings of a mask.
03 - Fan out cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and fruits in broad, symmetrical arcs above and around the eye openings to mimic feathered mask edges.
04 - Nestle cheese cubes and mini mozzarella balls among the fruits and vegetables to add contrast and texture.
05 - Fill gaps with assorted nuts and dried fruits to enhance flavor and visual complexity.
06 - Optionally arrange crackers or breadsticks along the board's lower edge or sides.
07 - Top the arrangement with fresh herbs and edible flowers for a festive finish.
08 - Present immediately for best freshness and visual appeal.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that requires zero cooking—just beautiful arrangement and confident presentation
  • Your guests get to graze on fresh, colorful vegetables and cheeses that actually taste as good as they look
  • It works for any dietary preference because you can easily swap, add, or remove components without affecting the magic
02 -
  • Prep everything right before serving—vegetables get watery when they sit cut for too long, and you want every piece to have that fresh snap when your guests taste it
  • Symmetry matters more than perfection; people's eyes are drawn to balance, so if one side of the mask looks fuller than the other, the whole thing feels off
03 -
  • Choose a darker board if you want colors to pop, or a lighter one if you're using lots of pale vegetables—contrast is everything
  • Slice everything at the last possible minute because there's a window of about 30 minutes where everything looks absolutely pristine before vegetables start to weep
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