Deep Sea Ocean Wave Platter (Printable Format)

An artistic platter featuring blue corn chips, cheeses, olives, and fresh green fruits in flowing wave shapes.

# What's Needed:

→ 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 - Handful sugar snap peas

→ Fruits

09 - 1 small green apple, thinly sliced
10 - ½ cup green grapes

→ Garnishes

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Arrange blue corn tortilla chips in a broad, curving line on a large platter to resemble the crest of an ocean wave.
02 - Layer crumbled blue cheese along and just behind the chips to enhance the wave's sense of movement.
03 - Place goat cheese rounds and seaweed rice crackers in gentle arcs parallel to the main wave to add depth and dimension.
04 - Nestle green olives, cucumber slices, and green bell pepper rings within the wave's curves to allow colors to flow organically.
05 - Incorporate sugar snap peas and scatter green apple slices and grapes along the wave for fresh, crisp notes.
06 - Finish by garnishing with fresh dill sprigs, microgreens, and edible flowers to create a vibrant, oceanic effect.
07 - Present immediately using small tongs or cocktail picks for easy serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that takes just 20 minutes but looks like you spent hours in the kitchen—pure magic for impressing guests
  • No cooking required means you can prep everything ahead and assemble moments before guests arrive
  • Every ingredient is naturally vegetarian and the colors practically arrange themselves, making it feel effortless
02 -
  • Moisture is your enemy—prep vegetables close to serving time and pat them dry before arranging. I learned this the hard way when a beautiful platter turned soggy by the time guests arrived.
  • Start with your chips and cheeses first because they anchor the composition. Everything else fills in around them, so getting this base right prevents frustration.
  • Blue and green ingredients can look muddy if you don't consider lighting. Arrange this platter near natural light if possible, or even just position your light source thoughtfully before guests see it.
03 -
  • Chill your platter in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembly—this keeps everything at peak temperature and the board won't sweat under the ingredients
  • Work with a dry board and dry hands; any moisture makes ingredients slide around when you're trying to position them precisely
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