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A relish tray.

The Perfect Relish Tray

Keri Bevan
A well-crafted relish tray is a surefire way to kickstart any gathering with style. Bursting with vibrant colors, tantalizing textures, and a medley of flavors, a thoughtfully arranged relish platter offers something for everyone to nibble on. Whether you're a seasoned host or a first-time entertainer, mastering the art of the perfect relish tray is easier than you might think.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 98 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup cornichons
  • ½ cup pickled onions
  • ½ cup green olives * I used garlic stuffed olives
  • ½ cup black olives Kalamata olives are a great choice
  • ½ cup pickled peppers such as pepperoncini, peppadews or jalapeños
  • 2 crackers I used a round cracker and a triangular cracker for visual variety
  • 1 piece flatbread toasted and cut into triangles
  • 2 carrots peeled and cut into sticks
  • 2 celery stalks cut into sticks
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • fresh herbs cilantro, parsley, rosemary and sage all work well.

Instructions
 

  • Arrange the cornichons, pickled onions, green olives, black olives and pickled peppers on a serving tray or platter. You can put them in small bowls or directly on the tray. See the diagram above for suggestions on how to arrange the ingredients on your relish tray.
  • Place the two types of crackers and the flatbread on the tray, arranging them around the pickled veggies and olives.
  • Next, arrange the carrot sticks, celery sticks, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes around the pickled vegetables. Try to create a visually appealing layout.
  • Fill in any gaps in your relish tray with fresh herbs.

Notes

Arrangement Tips

A triangular base arrangement works well for a rectangular relish board, but it also works for a circular relish tray too!
On a round board, a triangular layout of the bowls encourages the eye to move in a circular motion around the platter. This creates a natural visual flow that guides guests from one component to the next, making the presentation feel cohesive and well-planned.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 489mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2782IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
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