Sunny Yellow Citrus Burst (Print-Friendly)

A colorful spread of yellow fruits, cheeses, and snacks arranged in a sunny, eye-catching display.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Fruit

01 - 1 large pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into bite-sized wedges
02 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 golden kiwis, peeled and sliced
04 - 1 to 2 bananas, sliced (optional; add just before serving to avoid browning)
05 - 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds (reserve one slice for the center)
06 - 1 orange, sliced into rounds (optional; can be used as the centerpiece)

→ Vegetables

07 - 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and sliced into strips
08 - 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 cup baby yellow carrots, peeled and trimmed

→ Cheese & Dairy

10 - 5 ounces aged Gouda cheese, cubed
11 - 5 ounces yellow cheddar, cubed
12 - 1 cup lemon curd, served in a small bowl for dipping

→ Crackers & Extras

13 - 1 cup yellow corn tortilla chips or gluten-free crackers
14 - ½ cup roasted salted cashews or macadamia nuts
15 - ½ cup dried apricots
16 - Honeycomb or a small jar of honey (optional, for drizzling)

# How To Make It:

01 - Place a large round slice of lemon or orange in the center of a large serving board or platter to serve as the sun.
02 - Arrange pineapple, mango, golden kiwis, and other fruits in radiating lines outward from the central citrus slice, alternating colors for visual contrast.
03 - Fan out the yellow bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes, and baby carrots in sunburst patterns around the fruits.
04 - Nestle cubes of aged Gouda and yellow cheddar cheese around the fruits and vegetables.
05 - Place a small bowl of lemon curd near the edge of the board with a spoon for dipping.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with corn chips, nuts, dried apricots, and if desired, honeycomb or a honey jar.
07 - Serve immediately, ensuring perishable ingredients remain chilled until ready to eat.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper with zero actual cooking—perfect when you want to impress without heat exhaustion on warm days.
  • The mix of sweet mangoes, tangy lemon, creamy Gouda, and crunchy nuts means every bite surprises you in the best way.
  • Guests naturally mingle and linger around a beautiful board like this, turning snacks into moments of connection.
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  • Bananas oxidize faster than you'd think. That lemon juice isn't optional—it's the difference between a fresh-looking board and one that looks like it's been sitting since yesterday.
  • Arrange everything on a board that's actually cold. Pop your platter in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembling. This keeps delicate fruits fresher longer and is a game-changer for outdoor summer parties.
03 -
  • Quality matters more than quantity on a grazing board. One truly ripe mango beats three mediocre ones. Choose ingredients you'd actually want to eat.
  • If you can't find golden kiwis or prefer not to include them, substitute with yellow plums or yellow watermelon—the principle of building colors around a theme is what matters.
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