# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Slice cucumber, carrots, zucchini, and beet into 1/2-inch thick slabs, then dice into 1/2-inch cubes. Cut bell peppers into 1/2-inch strips, then dice into cubes of the same size. Halve cherry tomatoes if large; keep small ones whole. Cut feta cheese into 1/2-inch cubes.
03 - Arrange vegetables and cheese cubes in colorful layered stacks of three cubes each, alternating colors and flavors.
04 - Tie each stack gently with a chive stalk or a thin strip of bell pepper to resemble a gift box ribbon.
05 - Sprinkle finely chopped chives or green onions and sesame seeds (if using) over the stacks.
06 - Arrange the stacks on a serving platter and serve immediately.
