Neon Night Pickles Fruit (Printable)

Brightly colored pickles, beet-dyed eggs, and fresh fruit arranged on a dramatic black board.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pickles

01 - 1 cup mini cucumbers, sliced
02 - 1 cup rainbow carrots, sliced on the bias
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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine vinegar, water, sugar, kosher salt, mustard seeds, and peppercorns in a saucepan. Heat until sugar and salt dissolve and the mixture simmers.
02 - Place cucumbers, carrots, radishes, and red onion into a heatproof container. Pour the hot brine over the vegetables, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight for enhanced flavor.
03 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cook for 8 to 9 minutes. Transfer eggs immediately to ice water to cool before peeling.
04 - Combine sliced cooked beet, apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a jar. Add peeled eggs and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until desired color is achieved.
05 - Arrange pickled vegetables, halved or sliced beet-dyed eggs, and fresh fruits artfully on a large black serving board.
06 - Decorate with microgreens or edible flowers and sprinkle flaky sea salt over the platter. Serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks dramatically more impressive than the 45 minutes it takes to pull together.
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, which means you can actually enjoy your own party instead of frantically plating.
  • The contrast of bright, tangy pickles against creamy beet-stained eggs is genuinely addictive—one piece leads to another.
02 -
  • Don't skip the ice bath for your eggs—it's the difference between a pale, mealy yolk and a creamy, golden center.
  • The beet dye is forgiving, but if you want deeper color, marinate your eggs overnight instead of just 2 hours.
  • Slice or halve your eggs right before serving; cut eggs sitting on a board can oxidize and develop a dull gray edge.
03 -
  • If you don't have a black board, line a regular platter with dark parchment paper for the same dramatic effect.
  • Keep your finished platter in the coldest part of the fridge until the last possible moment—warm fruit and warm pickles lose their appeal quickly.
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