# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 18 cherry tomatoes
02 - 18 pitted black olives
03 - 2 medium cucumbers
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper
05 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
06 - 1 cup broccoli florets
→ Cheese
07 - 12 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
→ Garnishes
08 - 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Slice cucumbers into ½-inch thick rounds and arrange evenly on a large serving platter to create the garden foundation.
02 - Distribute baby spinach leaves and broccoli florets around cucumber slices to establish a lush, green garden effect.
03 - Halve each cherry tomato and position one half, cut side down, onto a cucumber slice to represent the ladybug's body.
04 - Slice black olives in half and affix one half to each tomato half using a toothpick to simulate the ladybug's head.
05 - Dip a toothpick in balsamic glaze to create dots on the cherry tomato backs or alternatively sprinkle black sesame seeds as spots.
06 - Position mini mozzarella balls beside select ladybugs and add strips of yellow bell pepper throughout the platter to mimic garden pathways.
07 - Evenly sprinkle finely chopped fresh chives over the platter for a grassy visual touch.
08 - Remove all toothpicks carefully prior to serving to ensure safety and neat presentation.
