Deep Sea Ocean Wave Platter (Print)

An elegant seafood-inspired platter with blue cheeses, fresh greens, and crisp fruits arranged in flowing curves.

# Components:

→ 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 - ½ cup green grapes

→ Garnishes

11 - Fresh dill sprigs
12 - Microgreens (optional)
13 - Edible blue or purple flowers (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange blue corn tortilla chips on a large platter in a broad, curved line to simulate an ocean wave.
02 - Scatter crumbled blue cheese along and just behind the chips to enhance the wave's depth and movement.
03 - Position goat cheese rounds and seaweed rice crackers in soft arcs parallel to the main wave for dimensional layering.
04 - Fill the wave's curves with green olives, cucumber slices, and green bell pepper rings, allowing colors to flow naturally.
05 - Nestle sugar snap peas and scatter green apple slices along with green grapes to introduce fresh, crisp notes.
06 - Finish by embellishing with fresh dill sprigs, optional microgreens, and edible blue or purple flowers for visual vibrancy.
07 - Serve immediately using small tongs or cocktail picks for easy serving.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • It looks absolutely stunning with zero cooking required—just beautiful assembly that feels like you've worked magic
  • Your guests will photograph it and ask for the recipe before they even taste it
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, so you're free to enjoy your party instead of being stuck in the kitchen
  • It's naturally vegetarian and easily adaptable for any dietary restriction without losing the visual impact
02 -
  • Assemble this platter no more than 2-3 hours before serving—the tortilla chips will soften if exposed to humidity from the fresh vegetables for too long. If you're hosting a longer event, assemble just the cheeses, crackers, and garnishes ahead, then add the vegetables 30 minutes before guests arrive.
  • Pat everything dry with paper towels before arranging, especially the olives and cucumbers. Excess moisture is the enemy of a beautiful presentation and will cause chips to get soggy.
  • The real magic happens when you use a large platter—at least 16 inches across. A cramped platter loses the sense of flowing ocean waves. Give your creation room to breathe.
03 -
  • Use a long, slightly curved serving platter or wooden board if you have one—it naturally guides the eye along the wave shape and makes the arrangement feel intentional
  • Chill your platter in the freezer for 10 minutes before arranging to help everything stay fresh longer and give the finished board a cool, refreshing appearance
  • The secret to a platter that looks restaurant-quality is odd numbers and asymmetry; arrange items in groups of 3 or 5 rather than pairs, and let placement feel organic rather than gridded
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