Peacock Tail Vegetable Platter (Printable)

A vibrant fan of cucumber slices and grape clusters accented with radish and carrot for an eye-catching dish.

# Ingredient list:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 2 large cucumbers
02 - 1 ½ cups blue or black seedless grapes (225 g)
03 - 4 medium radishes

→ Garnish & Assembly

04 - Fresh parsley or dill sprigs (optional)
05 - 1 small carrot (optional)

# How-to:

01 - Thoroughly wash and dry all vegetables and fruits.
02 - Cut cucumbers thinly on a diagonal to produce oval-shaped slices.
03 - Cut radishes into thin rounds.
04 - Lay cucumber slices on a large serving platter in overlapping rows to create a wide, fanned tail effect.
05 - Place blue grape clusters evenly atop the cucumber slices to form eye spots.
06 - Center a radish slice on each grape cluster to resemble peacock eye patterns.
07 - Use carrot slices or strips to form a small beak and feet at the narrow end of the fan.
08 - Place parsley or dill sprigs at the base of the fan for a feathered appearance, if desired.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes 20 minutes but looks like you spent hours, which is honestly the dream for any appetizer.
  • Everyone can eat it—vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies rarely get in the way.
  • Kids actually get excited about eating vegetables when they're arranged like a bird.
02 -
  • Soggy vegetables will ruin the whole visual—pat everything completely dry after washing, and arrange as close to serving time as you can manage.
  • A truly sharp knife changes everything here; dull blades bruise vegetables and make them oxidize, turning your masterpiece brown at the edges.
03 -
  • A mandoline slicer will give you those thin, professional-looking cucumber and radish slices, but a sharp chef's knife and steady hands work just as well.
  • Chill your platter in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembling if your kitchen is warm—it keeps everything fresher longer and feels luxurious when you set it down.
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