Baby Shower Pastel Palette (Printable)

Colorful salad featuring pastel greens, fruits, and creamy cheese for a fresh, elegant presentation.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 4 cups baby butter lettuce or mixed baby greens

→ Pastel Pink Elements

02 - 1 cup thinly sliced watermelon radish
03 - 1 cup pink grapefruit segments
04 - ½ cup thinly sliced strawberries

→ Pastel Blue Elements

05 - ½ cup fresh blueberries
06 - ½ cup crumbled blue cheese or vegan blue cheese alternative

→ Pastel Yellow Elements

07 - 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - ½ cup yellow bell pepper, diced
09 - 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced (optional; omit for vegan)

→ Dressing

10 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
13 - ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Arrange baby greens evenly on a large serving platter.
02 - Scatter watermelon radish, grapefruit segments, and strawberries artfully over the greens.
03 - Distribute blueberries and crumbled blue cheese in small clusters for visual interest.
04 - Fill in gaps by scattering cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and sliced hard-boiled eggs to create a soft pastel look.
05 - Whisk together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, sea salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
06 - Drizzle the dressing over the assembled salad just before serving.
07 - Present immediately to preserve freshness and visual appeal.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that takes just 20 minutes—no cooking required, just thoughtful assembly that feels effortless
  • The combination of fresh fruit, crisp vegetables, and creamy cheese creates layers of flavor and texture that surprise and delight with every bite
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so you can welcome any guest to your table without worrying about dietary restrictions
02 -
  • Never dress the salad more than 5 minutes before serving, or those delicate greens will wilt and lose their crunch—this is the lesson I learned after prepping one hour early for a dinner party
  • Buy your ingredients the same day you're serving if possible; the moment citrus is cut, it begins to oxidize, and fresh blueberries are best enjoyed at their peak
  • If you must prep ahead, keep everything separate in covered containers and assemble only when guests are about to arrive—the presentation is half the pleasure of this dish
03 -
  • Chill your platter in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before assembling—this keeps everything cool and fresh longer, and cold plates photograph better in natural light
  • Cut and arrange everything in reverse order of delicacy: sturdy vegetables first, then fruit, then blueberries and eggs last so they stay pristine until the moment of serving
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