Procedure

Take stock of your refrigerator and pantry. This is the fun part and you probably have enough stuff so you won’t even have to cook anything, just start arranging it on a large platter, artfully!

Add your favorite dressing or just olive oil and Balsamic drizzled.

Thanks to the New York Times!

Leafy Rich Tangy

  • lettuces
  • arugula
  • spinach
  • mesclun mix
  • herbs
Rich

  • hard-boiled eggs
  • fresh mozzarella
  • sautéed eggplant
  • caramelized onions
  • Feta

Tangy

  • olives
  • anchovies
  • cornichons
  •  pickled red onion
  • preserved lemon
Raw Vegetables

  • carrot sticks
  • radish slices
  • snow peas
  • mushrooms
  • avocados

Vegetables Cooked

  • beet slices
  • cauliflower florets
  • broccoli florets
  • roasted bell peppers
  • artichoke hearts

Earthy

  • beans
  • lentils
  • potatoes
  • grains
  • quinoa

Sweet

  • tomatoes
  • melon
  • mango
  • pomegranate seeds
  • figs

Meaty

  • tuna or salmon
  • prosciutto
  • shrimp
  • saucisson/salami
  • real bacon bits

Crunchy

  • croutons
  • pita or corn chips
  • toasted nuts
  • coarse breadcrumbs
  • roasted chickpeas