# Components:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium cucumber
02 - 2 large carrots
03 - 1 large red bell pepper
04 - 1 large yellow bell pepper
05 - 1 medium zucchini
06 - 1 small cooked and peeled beet
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
→ Cheese & Garnishes
08 - 1 cup feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (or firm mozzarella)
09 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives or green onions
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
→ Ties & Decoration
11 - 12 fresh chive stalks (or thin strips of bell pepper)
# Method:
01 - Wash and thoroughly dry all vegetables.
02 - Slice cucumber, carrots, zucchini, and beet into 1/2-inch thick slabs, then dice into 1/2-inch cubes.
03 - Cut bell peppers into 1/2-inch wide strips, then dice into 1/2-inch cubes.
04 - Halve cherry tomatoes if large; leave whole if small.
05 - Arrange vegetable and cheese cubes in colorful layers of three, alternating colors and flavors.
06 - Tie each stack gently with a chive stalk or thin bell pepper strip to resemble a gift box ribbon.
07 - Sprinkle chopped chives or green onions and optional sesame seeds over the stacks.
08 - Arrange stacks on a serving platter and serve immediately.
