Peacock Tail Vibrant Platter (Print Version)

Crisp cucumber slices paired with juicy grapes and radish details create a stunning fresh platter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

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

→ Garnish & Assembly

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

# How to Make:

01 - Wash and dry all produce thoroughly.
02 - Cut cucumbers thinly on a bias to create oval-shaped slices.
03 - Cut radishes into thin rounds.
04 - On a large serving platter, arrange cucumber slices in overlapping rows to form a broad, fanned tail shape.
05 - Place blue grapes in clusters evenly spaced atop the cucumbers to form eye spots.
06 - Center a radish slice on each grape cluster to replicate the peacock’s eye pattern.
07 - Use thin carrot slices or strips to shape a small beak and feet at the narrow end of the cucumber fan.
08 - Place fresh parsley or dill sprigs at the base of the fan for a feathered effect, if desired.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours when you really spent twenty minutes, which is the best kind of kitchen magic.
  • Everything is raw and crisp, so you can prep it hours ahead and just assemble right before guests arrive.
  • It's naturally vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-friendly, so you're never left explaining dietary stuff mid-party.
02 -
  • Slice everything right before assembly—prepped vegetables sitting around will weep and lose their crispness, and the whole effect falls apart.
  • A sharp knife is absolutely non-negotiable here; a dull blade will crush the delicate produce and make your radish eyes look ragged instead of precise.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline slicer if you have one—it creates uniformly thin cucumber slices that look intentional and professional.
  • Taste a grape and radish before you commit; they vary wildly in sweetness and pepper, and you want ones that feel bright and snappy.
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