The ULTIMATE vegan Grazing Platter! East to make and party-perfect whether you are entertaining a crowd or simply having a cosy date night in. Ready my tips on how to build your grazing board and how to customise it.
3-5dipshummus, guacamole, baba ghanoush, caponata etc.
1Olive oil and balsamic vinegar dipping bowl
1-2types of bread, flatbread, bread sticks
1-2crackers
2-3Fruit grapes, figs, cherries etc.
2-3Dried Fruitapricots, dates, cranberries, apple rings etc.
2-3Vegetables ,cucumber, celery, carrots, beetroot etc.
2-3Nuts pecans, walnuts, cashews, pistachios etc.
2-4CheeseVegan cheese (optional)
3-5nibblesolives, pickles, marinated mushrooms, artichokes etc.
Small bites falafel, stuffed mushrooms, loaded crostini, vegan meatballs etc.
Instructions
Remember to ask your guests if they have any allergies or dietary preferences.
Select a board to suit the size of your party. Position the dips and larger items such as bread around the board in small bowls and ramekins with spoons for people to serve themselves with.
Fill the gaps with nibbles and smaller items. Remember to offer a variety of flavours and textures.
Notes
Bread – offer one or two options such as Sourdough, focaccia, flatbreads and crackers. Tortilla chips can be added depending on the dips on offer.
Dips – there are SO MANY delicious options that are perfect for a grazing platter. My favourites include baba ghanoush, hummus, tomato pesto, guacamole and caponata. Remember you can always buy some of the dips to supplement any homemade offerings. Offer your guests spoons and plates so they can help themselves.
Cheese – there are some amazing artisan vegan cheeses available these days but you can also make your own.
Fruit and nuts – perfect for adding texture and a little sweetness to your board. Grapes are a must but you can also add figs, cherries and dried fruit such as dates, apricots and apples. A variety of nuts such as as pecans, walnuts, almonds, cashews and pistachios are also welcome but make sure to ask your friends about any allergies.
Vegetables – celery, cucumber and carrot sticks, sliced peppers, radishes, cherry tomatoes. Pickles, sun dried tomatoes, roasted peppers, olives, beetroot, marinated artichokes – anything goes! Offer toothpicks / cocktail sticks so everyone can spear their faves.
Small bites – falafel, stuffed mushrooms, loaded crostini, vegan meatballs. Make sure these can be served cold.
Nutritional information is hard to determine as it will depend on the food on offer and how much each guest eats!