Peacock Tail Cucumber Grapes (Printable)

A colorful fan of cucumber slices and blue grapes accented with radish and carrot details for a striking presentation.

# Components:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 2 large cucumbers
02 - 1 ½ cups blue or black seedless grapes
03 - 4 medium radishes

→ Garnish & Assembly

04 - Fresh parsley or dill sprigs (optional)
05 - 1 small carrot (optional)

# Method:

01 - Wash and dry all produce thoroughly.
02 - Cut cucumbers thinly on a bias to create oval-shaped slices.
03 - Cut radishes into thin rounds.
04 - Place cucumber slices on a large serving platter in overlapping rows forming a wide, fanned tail.
05 - Arrange grape clusters evenly on top of the cucumber slices to create eye spots.
06 - Center a radish slice on each grape cluster to mimic the peacock's eye pattern.
07 - Use carrot slices or strips to shape a small beak and feet at the narrow end of the fan.
08 - Position fresh parsley or dill sprigs at the base of the fan for a feathered effect, if desired.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like restaurant-quality elegance but takes less time than a phone call.
  • Zero cooking means you can prep it while chatting with guests or listening to music.
  • Even kids feel proud serving something this beautiful, and honestly, so do adults.
02 -
  • Bias-cut cucumber slices are non-negotiable; straight cuts look flat and boring, but angles catch light and create dimension.
  • Assemble this right before serving if you want maximum crispness—every minute it sits, the vegetables soften slightly, so treat it like you're racing the clock.
03 -
  • A mandoline slicer makes this faster, but one slip of your thumb is brutal, so practice caution or stick with a sharp knife if you're not confident.
  • Chill your platter for ten minutes before assembling if your kitchen is warm; cold ceramics help keep vegetables crisp longer.
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