# What You 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 finely chopped fresh chives
10 - 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
# Steps:
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 for a lush, verdant appearance.
03 - Halve cherry tomatoes and place each half, cut side down, atop individual cucumber rounds to represent ladybug bodies.
04 - Slice black olives in half and affix one half to each tomato using a toothpick to simulate the ladybug’s head.
05 - Use a toothpick dipped in balsamic glaze to apply dots on tomato backs, or alternatively, sprinkle black sesame seeds for spots.
06 - Place mini mozzarella balls adjacent to some ladybugs for contrast and arrange yellow bell pepper strips as garden pathways.
07 - Sprinkle freshly chopped chives over the platter to create a grassy effect.
08 - Carefully remove all toothpicks prior to serving to ensure safety.
