Over the weekend Fab and I attended the Junior League of San Francisco's — a great organization that helps mothers in need — annual luncheon and fashion show. Instead of having a boring buffet or walking waiters, the tables were set with ingredients to make-your-own salad. Having to pass platters was a great way to start conversations between the unacquainted guests.
Serving a set table of food is more affordable than hiring caterers and waiters. This exceptional, assembled-meal idea would work wonderfully at a bridal or baby shower. Here's how you do it:
- Place a plate of greens in front of each chair.
- In the middle of the table, set platters of grilled chicken, smoked salmon, onions, capers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, fresh fruit, etc.
- Add depth by filling martini glasses with other ingredients such as fresh mozzarella, nuts, and dried figs.
- Fill small glasses with different types of dressing and arrange next to the platters.
- Place rolls on small plates next to each setting and fill tall tumblers with grissini (breadsticks).
- Be careful not to overcrowd the table. Fab accidentally spilled her Sauvignon Blanc in the chicken!
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This is so cute and do-able!
1love it! i really like using martini glasses for serving.
2I love this idea.
3It's really cute, though I'd be a bit annoyed to be served nothing but a salad for my meal--but that's just me
4I love serving salad this way. Nothing gets sogged, you can easily avoid items not to your taste and kids love it. Easy to pack up the leftovers, as well.
5My mom and I have done a different version of this for bridal showers. We make a fairly plain chicken pasta salad (seashell pasta, grilled chicken chunks, sometimes hard-boiled eggs, with a vinaigrette/lo-fat sour cream/mayo/fresh herbs concoction for the dressing), then have tons of add-ins. We usually have tomatoes, olives, cucumber, celery, peas, carrots, bell peppers, cheese, sunflower seeds - whatever you can think of! I like the fact that it's totally customizable - the only big dietary restriction you have to worry about is vegetarians - and everyone ends up with something they'll like. It's always been a big hit!
6very cute idea. will remember this one
7That's very fantastic!
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