Save A whimsical ladybug-themed picnic platter featuring vibrant vegetables, creamy dips, and playful presentation—perfect for delighting kids and adults alike.
This fun platter always brings smiles at our family picnics and encourages kids to enjoy their veggies.
Ingredients
- Base & Dips: 1 large round wheel of soft cheese (Brie or Camembert about 250 g), 100 g hummus, 100 g tzatziki
- Vegetables & Decoration: 1 large red bell pepper, 1 handful cherry tomatoes, 1 small cucumber, 1 black olive (pitted), 1 small bunch of fresh chives, 1 carrot, 1 handful black grapes or olives (for spots)
- Accompaniments: 1 baguette sliced, 100 g whole-grain crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the Ladybug Body:
- Place the round cheese wheel in the center of a large board as the ladybugs body.
- Create the Ladybug Wings:
- Slice the red bell pepper in half remove seeds and cut into two large curved pieces. Position them on top of the cheese to mimic wings slightly parted.
- Make the Head:
- Slice a thick round from the cucumber and place at the top of the cheese wheel. Add a black olive on top as the nose.
- Add Spots:
- Use black grapes or olives cut into halves and place them on the bell pepper wings to create spots.
- Assemble the Face:
- Use small pieces of olive for eyes and chive stems for antennae inserting them into the cucumber slice.
- Decorate with Vegetables:
- Arrange cherry tomatoes carrot sticks and cucumber slices around the cheese to resemble grass and flowers.
- Serve with Dips:
- Place bowls of hummus and tzatziki on the board.
- Add Bread and Crackers:
- Arrange sliced baguette and crackers at the edges of the board for dipping and spreading.
- Optional:
- Sprinkle fresh chives and edible flowers for color and garnish.
Pin it This recipe creates joyful moments around the table that everyone cherishes.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, small bowls for dips, sharp knife, cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains milk (cheese) wheat (baguette crackers) sesame (hummus). May contain gluten—use gluten-free bread and crackers if necessary. Double-check all dips and breads for specific allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 230, Total Fat 11 g, Carbohydrates 22 g, Protein 9 g per serving
Pin it This ladybug platter is as fun to make as it is to eat and will brighten any picnic.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → What cheese works best as the ladybug’s body?
Soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert create a perfect round base with creamy texture and mild flavor.
- → How can I make the platter vegan-friendly?
Use plant-based cheese alternatives and vegan dips to maintain creamy textures and flavors without dairy.
- → Which vegetables are ideal for the ladybug wings and spots?
Red bell pepper halves form wings, while black grapes or olives provide the spots for an authentic look.
- → How should I arrange the fresh vegetables around the platter?
Scatter cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, and cucumber slices around the cheese “ladybug” to resemble grass and flowers.
- → What accompaniments pair well with this vibrant platter?
Sliced baguette and whole-grain crackers offer the perfect crunchy complement for dipping and spreading.
- → Are there any allergen considerations to keep in mind?
This platter contains milk, wheat, and sesame, so gluten-free bread and alternative dips may be needed.