Polka Dot Platter (Printable Version)

A visually stunning assortment of spherical fruits, cheeses, and savory bites arranged for elegant entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup watermelon balls
02 - 1 cup cantaloupe balls
03 - 1 cup honeydew melon balls
04 - 1 cup red grapes
05 - 1 cup green grapes

→ Cheeses

06 - 1 cup mozzarella pearls (bocconcini)
07 - 1 cup marinated feta balls (optional)

→ Savory Spheres

08 - 1 cup mini bocconcini or small marinated cheese balls
09 - 1 cup stuffed green olive spheres

→ Extras (Optional)

10 - ½ cup chocolate truffle balls
11 - ½ cup energy bites or nut butter balls
12 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Use a melon baller to shape watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew into uniform spheres.
02 - Rinse red and green grapes thoroughly and gently pat dry.
03 - Drain mozzarella pearls and marinated cheese balls, removing excess liquid.
04 - Artistically place all spherical components on a large serving platter, alternating colors and textures to create a polka dot effect.
05 - Incorporate optional savory or sweet spheres according to preference.
06 - Top with fresh mint leaves to enhance color and aroma.
07 - Chill and serve with cocktail picks or small skewers on the side for easy picking.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks impressive enough to make guests think you spent hours, but takes less than half an hour from start to table.
  • Every element tastes fresh because there's no cooking—just thoughtful assembly and chilling.
  • You can customize it endlessly based on what's in your fridge and what your guests actually eat.
02 -
  • Pat your grapes dry or they'll slide around like ice cubes—dry surfaces mean a platter that stays beautiful throughout the party.
  • Melon balls taste best when the melon is cold and firm; a room-temperature melon will crumble in your baller and frustrate you into questioning your life choices.
03 -
  • A melon baller with a handle that sits naturally in your palm makes the difference between a meditative ten minutes and hand cramps—invest in one that feels good.
  • Arrange spheres on a slightly damp paper towel-lined platter first, then transfer to your serving platter; it prevents rolling and gives you control over placement.
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