Hidden Oasis Fruit Ring

A vibrant fruit and nut platter with crisp crackers and creamy dips, ideal for gatherings and a colorful presentation.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 5.3 oz assorted dry crackers (water crackers, multigrain, rye)

02 - 3.5 oz mixed roasted nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans)

03 - 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green), washed

04 - 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

05 - 1 large kiwi, peeled and sliced

06 - 1 small mango, peeled and cubed

07 - ½ cup pineapple chunks

08 - 3.5 oz creamy hummus

09 - 3.5 oz Greek yogurt dip (or tzatziki)

10 - 3.5 oz honey or fruit compote

01 - On a large serving platter, form a ring along the edge with assorted dry crackers, placing them upright or fanned for visual appeal.

02 - Nestle mixed roasted nuts between the crackers to complete the outer circle.

03 - In the platter center, build a colorful mound of fruits, alternating colors and shapes for optimal presentation.

04 - Set small bowls containing hummus, yogurt dip, and honey or fruit compote in the middle of the fruit arrangement.

05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour prior to serving.

01 -

It looks impressive enough to make people think you spent hours, but it's genuinely ready in twenty minutes.
Everyone finds something they love, whether they're there for the nuts, the fruit, or an excuse to eat hummus.

02 -

Prep your fruits and nuts just before assembly; the moment they're exposed to air, they start to oxidize, so timing is everything.
Wet hands make crackers soft, so handle them minimally and keep everything as dry as possible until the moment people start eating.

03 -

Assemble this no more than thirty minutes before serving to keep crackers crisp and fruit fresh, but do it closer to the moment if you can.
Use a platter with some depth or a wooden board with a rim; shallow platters let things roll, and you'll spend the whole time herding grapes across the table.