A vibrant dragon-shaped display using fresh melons, berries, and grapes for an eye-catching party centerpiece.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Fruits
01 - 1 large watermelon (for dragon's body and head)
02 - 1 cantaloupe (for scales and accents)
03 - 1 honeydew melon (for scales and accents)
04 - 2 kiwifruits (for scales and details)
05 - 1 cup red grapes (for scales and decorative elements)
06 - 1 cup green grapes (for scales)
07 - 1 cup blueberries (for eyes and accents)
08 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved (for spikes and accents)
→ Decorative and Detailing Items
09 - 2 large blackberries or blueberries (for dragon's eyes)
10 - 1 slice pineapple (for wings or flames, optional)
11 - Mint leaves (for added greenery)
12 - 2 thin carrot sticks (for dragon's horns or whiskers, optional)
→ Optional Garnishes
13 - Edible flowers
14 - Toothpicks or cocktail sticks (to secure fruit pieces)
# Directions:
01 - Thoroughly wash all fruits. Peel and cut cantaloupe and honeydew into half-moon slices for scales. Slice kiwifruits and strawberries. Cut watermelon into one large oval for the body and a smaller oval for the head.
02 - On a large serving tray, arrange the watermelon ovals to create the dragon's body and head, curving them gently for a serpentine appearance.
03 - Layer the melon slices, grapes, and kiwifruit slices along the dragon's body to simulate scales, overlapping them to create a vibrant effect.
04 - Use blackberries or large blueberries to form eyes, securing them with toothpicks if necessary. Position blueberries or grapes to represent nostrils and other facial details.
05 - Decorate with pineapple slices, carrot sticks, or strawberry spikes to form horns, flames, or spikes. Incorporate mint leaves for a leafy accent.
06 - Fill any gaps with additional grapes, berries, or edible flowers. Chill the arrangement until ready to serve. Provide toothpicks or small forks for easy serving.
