Polka Dot Platter Appetizer (Printable)

A colorful platter of fruit, cheese, and savory spheres arranged for a striking, fun presentation.

# 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 - 1/2 cup chocolate truffle balls
11 - 1/2 cup energy bites or nut butter balls
12 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Use a melon baller to scoop watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew into uniform spheres.
02 - Rinse grapes thoroughly and pat dry with a clean towel.
03 - Drain mozzarella pearls and marinated cheese balls to remove excess liquid.
04 - Place all spherical ingredients on a large serving platter, alternating colors and types to create a visually appealing polka dot pattern.
05 - Incorporate optional savory or sweet spheres as desired for flavor variety.
06 - Finish by garnishing with fresh mint leaves to add color and aroma.
07 - Keep the platter chilled until serving; provide cocktail picks on the side for easy handling.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent twenty minutes and a melon baller.
  • Every sphere is a different flavor journey—sweet, salty, creamy, crisp—all in one bite.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, so you're not scrambling to accommodate your guests.
02 -
  • Pat your melon dry before you start scooping—a wet melon will produce mushy balls that fall apart the moment you pick them up.
  • Arrange your platter no more than thirty minutes before serving; the longer it sits, the more the melon balls weep juice into everything else, turning your masterpiece soggy.
03 -
  • Freeze your melon baller in the freezer for five minutes before you start—the cold metal makes cleaner cuts and easier releases.
  • If a guest has nut allergies, cluster your energy balls in one area of the platter so they're easy to identify and avoid.
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