Neon Night Pickles Fruits (Print View)

Brightly colored pickled vegetables, beet-dyed eggs, and fresh fruits elegantly arranged for a show-stopping appetizer.

# Components:

→ Pickles

01 - 1 cup mini cucumbers, sliced
02 - 1 cup rainbow carrots, sliced diagonally
03 - 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup white vinegar
06 - 1 cup water
07 - 2 tablespoons sugar
08 - 1 tablespoon kosher salt
09 - 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
10 - 1 teaspoon peppercorns

→ Beet-Dyed Eggs

11 - 6 large eggs
12 - 1 medium cooked beet, peeled and sliced
13 - 1 cup apple cider vinegar
14 - 1 cup water
15 - 1 tablespoon sugar
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Fruits

17 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
18 - 1 cup fresh blackberries
19 - 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
20 - 1 cup mango, peeled and sliced
21 - 1 cup dragon fruit, cubed

→ Garnishes

22 - Microgreens or edible flowers
23 - Flaky sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Combine white vinegar, water, sugar, kosher salt, mustard seeds, and peppercorns in a saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.
02 - Place sliced cucumbers, rainbow carrots, radishes, and red onion into a heatproof container. Pour hot pickling liquid over the vegetables, then let cool before refrigerating for at least 2 hours or overnight for optimal flavor.
03 - Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Boil for 8 to 9 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice water to cool before peeling.
04 - Combine sliced beet, apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a jar. Add peeled eggs and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until eggs acquire the desired color.
05 - Arrange pickled vegetables, halved or sliced beet-dyed eggs, and fresh fruits artistically on a large black serving board.
06 - Decorate with microgreens or edible flowers and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that doesn't require actual cooking skills, just smart assembly and a little patience with pickling time.
  • Every element tastes bright and different, so picky eaters can load their plate with what speaks to them.
  • The drama of presentation means you look like you spent hours when you've barely spent twenty minutes of active work.
02 -
  • Pickling liquid should be added when it's still hot, or your vegetables won't soften and pickle properly.
  • The eggs need at least two hours in the beet brine, but the real magic happens overnight when the color deepens into something truly stunning.
  • A black board or dark surface is non-negotiable—the colors pop against it in a way that makes people actually gasp.
03 -
  • Slice everything uniformly with a mandoline if you have one—it saves time and makes the whole board feel intentional and professional.
  • Serve everything chilled; the temperature matters because cold vegetables taste crisper and the presentation holds together better.
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