The Hidden Oasis fruit dip

# Components:

→ Crackers & Nuts

01 - 5.3 oz assorted dry crackers (water crackers, multigrain, rye)

02 - 3.5 oz mixed roasted nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans)

→ Fruits

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 - 0.5 cup pineapple chunks

→ Dips

08 - 3.5 oz creamy hummus

09 - 3.5 oz Greek yogurt dip (or tzatziki)

10 - 3.5 oz honey or fruit compote

# Directions:

01 - On a large serving platter, create a ring around the edge with assorted dry crackers, arranging them upright or fanned out for visual appeal.

02 - Nestle the mixed nuts in between the crackers to form a complete outer circle.

03 - In the center of the platter, arrange the fruits in a lush, colorful mound, alternating colors and shapes for best presentation.

04 - Position small bowls with hummus, yogurt dip, and honey or fruit compote in the middle of the fruit section.

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

# Expert Advice:

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It looks like you spent way more effort than you actually did, which is the best kind of kitchen secret.
Every texture and flavor hits differently—the snap of a nut, the burst of juice from a berry, the cool creaminess of hummus, all in one bite.
You can throw it together in twenty minutes and still impress people who'd expect you'd been prepping all day.

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Slice your fruit no more than an hour before serving, or the cut edges will oxidize and dull—this is the one moment that actually matters timing-wise.
Use a platter you love looking at, because half the magic is that visual impact; the arrangement matters as much as what you're serving.

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