Deep Sea Ocean Wave (Print Version)

An artful arrangement of blue and green cheeses, veggies, and fruits shaped like ocean waves, perfect for gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
02 - 3.5 oz creamy goat cheese, sliced 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 - 1 handful sugar snap peas

→ Fruits

09 - 1 small green apple, thinly sliced
10 - 1/2 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 on a large platter in a broad, curving line to form the base wave shape.
02 - Scatter crumbled blue cheese along and just behind the chip wave to evoke motion.
03 - Place goat cheese rounds and seaweed rice crackers in gentle arcs parallel to the chip wave to add depth.
04 - Fill the wave curves with green olives, cucumber slices, and bell pepper rings, allowing colors to flow organically.
05 - Tuck sugar snap peas within the curves, then scatter green apple slices and grapes along the wave for freshness.
06 - Finish by garnishing with fresh dill sprigs, optional microgreens, and edible blue or purple flowers for vibrancy.
07 - Serve immediately using small tongs or cocktail picks for easy selection.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that takes just 20 minutes to assemble, making you look like a culinary artist without the stress
  • Every bite offers a different texture and flavor—creamy cheese melting against crisp apple, salty olives beside peppery microgreens
  • It works beautifully for any gathering, from casual weeknight entertaining to elegant dinner parties, and guests always ask how you made it look so effortless
02 -
  • Slice your cucumbers and apples as close to serving time as possible—within 15 minutes is ideal—because they'll weep and lose their crisp, fresh appearance as they sit. This was a lesson learned when I prepped too early for a party and watched my carefully arranged slices turn translucent and sad.
  • The temperature matters more than you'd think. Let your cheeses sit out for 10 minutes before plating so the goat cheese becomes pliable and the blue cheese crumbles more easily, creating a softer, more refined presentation than cold, brittle cheese
  • Your platter should be composed no more than 30 minutes before guests arrive. This appetizer is all about visual impact and textural contrast, both of which fade as items begin to dry out or absorb moisture from one another
03 -
  • Cut your ingredients while your platter is empty and everything is organized in small bowls—this prevents last-minute scrambling and lets you focus entirely on design when you start composing
  • Use odd numbers and cluster similar items (three olive groupings rather than six isolated ones) to create visual rhythm that feels more sophisticated and intentional
  • Keep your platter cold by placing it on top of a larger plate filled with ice underneath, covered with parchment—this keeps everything at peak freshness and crispness throughout your gathering
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