What to put on a Relish Tray
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What to put on a Relish Tray
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What to put on a Relish Tray offers a selection of vegetables and pickled items typical for a classic relish presentation. Ingredients such as black and green olives, pickled onions, beets, and green beans bring a tangy and briny flavor, balanced by fresh carrot, celery, and cucumber sticks. Stuffed cherry peppers add a creamy and spicy note. The recipe emphasizes the presentation, suggesting the use of a variety of containers arranged on a tray, which contributes to an attractive and inviting display.
The relish tray is assembled by placing the chosen items in separate containers to avoid mixing juices and to highlight the individual flavors and textures. This setup makes it easy for guests to select their preferred snacks, ranging from crunchy to pickled to creamy-stuffed vegetables.
This assortment suits serving at parties or as a starter with drinks. It pairs well with savory dishes that benefit from a sharp, fresh counterpoint. The variety also caters well to different preferences with its mix of textures and flavors.
The recipe notes suggest additional recipes like Mushroom Bruschetta and a Pickled Green Bean recipe to complement the tray. Using a range of containers found at home can add an eclectic or traditional feel to the presentation. Remember to include small skewers or forks for ease of serving.
Ingredients
- black olives
- onion pickled
- radish halved, leave some green on top for garnish
- carrot sticks
- celery sticks
- cucumber cut into batons
- beet pickled
- cherry peppers cream cheese stuffed; pre-stuffed from deli counter or bought in jar to stuff yourself
- kalamata olives purple kalamata; green stuffed; or oversized Sicilian olives
- green olives
- Sicilian olives
- mushrooms picked mushrooms or mushroom bruschetta mixture; deli counter option
- artichoke hearts drizzled with garlic oil
- green beans lightly pickled
- gherkin pickles mini size
Instructions
Picking a tray
- You can use any tray you like for your relish tray. Go traditional with a compartmentalised crystal dish. Use a metal drinks tray, a beautiful wooden tray or find a large platter.
Picking containers
- Raid your glasses cabinet for a mixture of glasses, intersperse them with ramekins and maybe some small metal bowls for an eclectic modern look.
Setting up your relish tray
- Arrange your chosen foods in your glasses and containers and place them on your tray.
- Don't forget little wooden skewers or forks and some napkins.
Notes
- Arrange vegetables and pickled items separately in small bowls or glasses to keep flavors distinct.
- Use day-old or pre-prepared pickled vegetables for better flavor development.
- Include toothpicks or small forks with the tray for easy serving.
- Complement the relish tray with mushroom bruschetta or pickled green beans for variety.
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