Polka Dot Platter (Printer view)

Visually stunning platter combining spherical fruits, cheeses, and savory bites for colorful entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup watermelon balls
02 - 1 cup cantaloupe balls
03 - 1 cup honeydew melon balls
04 - 1 cup red grapes
05 - 1 cup green grapes

→ Cheeses

06 - 1 cup mozzarella pearls (bocconcini)
07 - 1 cup marinated feta balls (optional)

→ Savory Spheres

08 - 1 cup mini bocconcini or small marinated cheese balls
09 - 1 cup stuffed green olive spheres

→ Extras

10 - 1/2 cup chocolate truffle balls (optional)
11 - 1/2 cup energy bites or nut butter balls (optional)
12 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Use a melon baller to scoop watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew into uniform spheres.
02 - Rinse red and green grapes thoroughly and pat dry.
03 - Drain mozzarella pearls and marinated feta or cheese balls to remove excess moisture.
04 - On a large serving tray, alternate all spherical components by color and type to create a polka dot visual effect.
05 - Incorporate optional sweet or savory spheres such as chocolate truffles or energy bites as desired for variety.
06 - Sprinkle fresh mint leaves over the platter for added color and aroma.
07 - Present the platter chilled alongside cocktail picks or small skewers for easy serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Every bite is a different flavor and texture, so guests never get bored and there's always something calling to them on the board.
  • It requires zero cooking, which means you can throw it together while wearing whatever you want and still look like you've got everything together.
  • The visual impact does half the entertaining work for you—people gravitate toward it, share it, photograph it.
02 -
  • Wet elements like melon and mozzarella will weep moisture onto your platter if left sitting too long, so assemble this no more than two hours before serving and keep it cold.
  • A quality melon baller with a sharp edge changes everything—a dull one will crush the fruit and waste half your watermelon in frustration.
03 -
  • Assemble everything except the mint leaves a few hours ahead, cover it loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate—this saves you stress right before guests arrive.
  • Keep a small bowl of extra mint and a damp paper towel nearby during the party so you can refresh wilted garnish and keep the platter looking fresh all evening long.
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