Hidden Oasis Fruit Nut Ring

# Ingredient list:

01 - 1 1/4 cups assorted dry crackers (water crackers, multigrain, rye)

02 - 3/4 cup mixed roasted nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans)

03 - 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green), washed

04 - 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

05 - 1 large kiwi, peeled and sliced

06 - 1 small mango, peeled and cubed

07 - 1/2 cup pineapple chunks

08 - 3.5 ounces creamy hummus

09 - 3.5 ounces Greek yogurt dip or tzatziki

10 - 3.5 ounces honey or fruit compote

01 - Place assorted dry crackers upright or fanned out around the edge of a large serving platter, forming a complete ring.

02 - Distribute mixed roasted nuts between the crackers to complete the outer circle.

03 - Create a colorful mound of fresh fruits in the center, alternating colors and shapes for an appealing display.

04 - Position small bowls containing hummus, Greek yogurt dip, and honey or fruit compote in the middle of the fruit arrangement.

05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

01 -

It looks magazine-worthy but takes just twenty minutes, so you actually have time to breathe before people arrive.
Everyone finds something they want to eat, and the combination of textures keeps it interesting.
You can prep it an hour ahead and just leave it in the fridge, which means less stress when hosting.

02 -

Pat your fruits completely dry before arranging or they'll weep onto the crackers and make them soggy.
Cut your mango and kiwi just before assembly so they stay vibrant and don't oxidize into dull browns.

03 -

Buy pre-cut fruit from the market if you're short on time; this dish is about the arrangement and flavor combination, not proving you can knife skills.
Use a large platter with some depth so fruit and dips don't roll off the edges and onto the table.