# What you need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 7 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or bocconcini)
02 - 7 oz white cheddar cheese, sliced
03 - 7 oz Havarti cheese, sliced
→ Red Accents
04 - 5.3 oz sliced strawberries
05 - 5.3 oz raspberries
06 - 3.5 oz cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
07 - 3.5 oz roasted red bell peppers, sliced
→ Savory Meats (optional)
08 - 5.3 oz thinly sliced salami
09 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
→ Crackers & Bread
10 - 5.3 oz water crackers
11 - 3.5 oz baguette slices
→ Garnishes
12 - Fresh mint leaves, for decoration
13 - Microgreens or edible flowers (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Select a large rectangular or circular serving platter to arrange the ingredients.
02 - Place a row of white cheese such as mozzarella balls or sliced cheddar along one edge of the platter.
03 - Layer a row of red elements like sliced strawberries or raspberries adjacent to the cheese row.
04 - Continue arranging alternating rows of white cheeses and red ingredients including tomatoes, roasted peppers, and meats to form distinct stripes.
05 - Insert rows of water crackers and baguette slices between some cheese and fruit stripes for texture contrast.
06 - If using meats, roll salami slices into rose shapes and nestle them into the red-colored rows for visual interest.
07 - Decorate the platter with fresh mint leaves to evoke the peppermint theme, adding microgreens or edible flowers if desired.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to two hours prior to serving.
