Ladybug Appetizer
Create whimsical and delicious ladybug appetizers with simple ingredients! Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 12 pieces crackers
- 6 kalamata olives
- 6 slices of salami cheese
- mint leaves to serve
- 1 tsp. balsamic glaze
- small slice of fresh cucumber
- 1 tsp. black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Spread your chosen cheese on a cutting board and use a cookie cutter to create rounds that match the diameter of your crackers. This ensures each bite is perfectly sized.
- Place a cracker on a serving plank or flat plate. Top it with a cheese circle, then add another cracker and another cheese circle. Repeat this for all servings to create a sturdy, delicious base.
- Place a mint leaf on top of each cheese slice. This adds a pop of green and a hint of refreshing flavor. Parsley, chard, or dill are great alternatives if you prefer.
- Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, then cut them in half. Place the halves cut-side down on the mint leaves.
- Cut the kalamata olives into quarters and position them next to the tomatoes to form the heads. Use additional olives to create stripes on the wings if desired.
- For the ladybug spots, use a special dispenser to dot balsamic glaze onto the tomatoes. Then, sprinkle black sesame seeds onto the glaze to secure the spots in place.
- Cut the cucumber peel into thin strips to mimic antennae, and place them on the ladybugs. Slice the remaining cucumber into semicircles to decorate the serving plate.
- If you want to give your ladybugs eyes, simply add a tiny drop of mayonnaise to each head. Arrange your ladybugs on a plate, garnish with cucumber slices and herbs, and serve.