{"id":9764,"date":"2017-12-10T11:16:31","date_gmt":"2017-12-09T22:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/?p=9764"},"modified":"2019-05-18T16:52:43","modified_gmt":"2019-05-18T04:52:43","slug":"how-to-make-a-vegan-platter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/how-to-make-a-vegan-platter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Vegan Platter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>A simple guide on how to make a vegan platter &ndash; a colourful, lush and abundant one at that! Rainbow fruits and vegetables, olives, home-made dips, crackers and nut cheeses.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9765 size-full\" title=\"How to make a vegan platter - healthy appetizers and party for special occasions! #veganplatter #platterideas #snackboard #sharingplate #platters #mezze #AscensionKitchen\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-15.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a vegan platter ready to serve at a party\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-15-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-15-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-15-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-15-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-15.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>This will be the last recipe in my latest series of posts which have all been healthy, plant-based Christmas themed. The round up post is coming next!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/how-to-make-a-vegan-platter\/\"><span style=\"color: #c0a186;\">{Update: it's here! My Healthy Plant-Based Christmas Menu 2017}<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So, all things sharing platters today. And Christmas day isn&rsquo;t <em>really<\/em> Christmas day, without one, is it?!<\/p>\n<p>I mean, they're always at the heart of good conversation. Our family loves nothing more than to sip on Dad&rsquo;s home brew, and pick leisurely at a bountiful snack board, lounging on comfy cushions in the shade. So dreamy!<\/p>\n<p>This post is a bit of how-to guide, and I&rsquo;ll link to a bunch of recipes that have already been posted here on the blog. I&rsquo;m keeping it plant-based, but feel free to add your favourites in there.<\/p>\n<p>[bctt tweet=\"How to make a vegan platter! Colourful, lush and abundant. Find the how-to here.\" username=\"laurenglucina\"]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9767 size-full\" title=\"How to make a vegan platter - healthy appetizers and party for special occasions! #veganplatter #platterideas #snackboard #sharingplate #platters #mezze #AscensionKitchen\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-0.jpg\" alt=\"Vibrant vegan platter on a wooden board surrounded by fairy lights\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-0-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-0-680x680.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-0-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-0-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-0-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-0-360x361.jpg 360w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-0-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-0-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-0-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-0-320x321.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-0-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-0.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"format-tight-small\">What you&rsquo;ll need for your Vegan PLatter<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A large wooden board (let&rsquo;s segue for a moment so I can share a funny story. Many years ago, while we were living in Sydney, I stumbled across the coolest homeware store in Double Bay &ndash; if you know Sydney, you&rsquo;ll already be thinking $$$! I found the most dreamy vintage Turkish bread board &ndash; almost a meter in length and with the perfect worn patina. I bought it on the spot, and laid it proudly over the dining table. When my partner got home, he wasn&rsquo;t impressed with the &lsquo;second hand bit of wood&rsquo; I&rsquo;d just acquired, so I lied and said it was a bargain and only $30, to which he scoffed and said it was worth half that. He still doesn&rsquo;t know how expensive it was &ndash; he thinks I&rsquo;m frivolous enough as it is with all the random little props and ceramics I&rsquo;ve collected over the years!)<\/li>\n<li>Some cute, small ceramic bowls to hold the dips<\/li>\n<li>3 great tasting, colourful dips\/spreads<\/li>\n<li>2 different types of crunchy crackers<\/li>\n<li>A rainbow of fresh, crunchy vegetables<\/li>\n<li>A rainbow of fresh fruits<\/li>\n<li>Quality chocolate (although I&rsquo;ve not used any here)<\/li>\n<li>A plant-based cheese (again, have not used one here, but I&rsquo;ll link to a recipe)<\/li>\n<li>A handful of nuts and dried fruits<\/li>\n<li>Olives! I love the large, green Sicilian olives<\/li>\n<li>A few sprigs of rosemary or other interesting looking plants\/edible flowers to decorate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9768 size-full\" title=\"How to make a vegan platter - healthy appetizers and party for special occasions! #veganplatter #platterideas #snackboard #sharingplate #platters #mezze #AscensionKitchen\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-18.jpg\" alt=\"Vegan platter full of vibrant coloured dips, spreads, fruits, vegetables and crackers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-18-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-18-680x1020.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-18-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-18-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-18.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"format-tight-small\">Vegan Platter Hot Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan a trip to your local Farmer&rsquo;s Markets &ndash; you&rsquo;ll get the best produce here, and have a better range to choose from. You&rsquo;ll also likely be able to source quality olives (in my humble opinion, the cornerstone of any sharing platter worth its weight in goodies). You <em>may<\/em> even score a lovely wooden board there!<\/li>\n<li>Choose dips that are contrasting in colour and flavour<\/li>\n<li>If you&rsquo;re making the dips or crackers from scratch, do that the day before to save you time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9769 size-full\" title=\"How to make a vegan platter - healthy appetizers and party for special occasions! #veganplatter #platterideas #snackboard #sharingplate #platters #mezze #AscensionKitchen\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-4.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of a vegan platter showing off green olives, red beet dip and contrasting fresh produce\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-4-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-4-680x1020.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-4-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-4.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"format-tight-small\">Assembling Your Vegan platter<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Add the dips first, and place them haphazardly around the board<\/li>\n<li>Lay the ingredients out in clusters &ndash; grouping colours together, moving in a circle to get a rainbow effect<\/li>\n<li>Fill any gaps with nuts and dark chocolate pieces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And voila! Party platter done!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9770\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a vegan platter\" width=\"1400\" height=\"2100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-2-680x1020.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"format-tight-small\">Vegan Platter - Individual recipes<\/h2>\n<p>I have a few fabulous recipes here now that will take your platter to the next level, filling it with the ultimate vegan party food.<\/p>\n<p>You can totally buy ready-made dips, spreads, crackers and cheese of course, but if you&rsquo;re on holiday with time to indulge in a bit of kitchen alchemy, then why not make them yourself?!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9771 size-full\" title=\"How to make a vegan platter - healthy appetizers and party for special occasions! #veganplatter #platterideas #snackboard #sharingplate #platters #mezze #AscensionKitchen\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-10.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of homemade vegan basil pesto on the vegan platter\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-10-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-10-680x1020.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-10-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-10-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-10.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"format-tight-small\">Dips\/spreads<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #c0a186;\"><a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/radical-roasted-beet-hummus-sumac-lime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Radical Roasted Beet Hummus with Sumac and Lime <\/a>&nbsp;<\/span>(pictured)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #c0a186;\"><a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/chargrilled-capsicum-hummus-cashews-miso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chargrilled Capsicum Hummus with Cashews &amp; Miso<\/a>&nbsp;<\/span>(pictured)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #c0a186;\"><a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/greenilicious-hemp-seed-basil-pesto-vegetable-platter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Greenilicious Hemp Seed Basil Pesto<\/a>&nbsp;<\/span>(pictured)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/chocolate-hummus\/\"><span style=\"color: #c0a186;\">Chocolate Hummus<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"format-tight-small\">Crackers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #c0a186;\"><a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/speedy-super-seed-crackers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Speedy Super Seed Crackers<\/a><\/span>&nbsp;(pictured)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #c0a186;\"><a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/raw-sun-dried-tomato-crackers-with-mozzarella\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sun Dried Tomato Flax Crackers<\/a><\/span> (needs dehydrating)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #c0a186;\"><a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/rosemary-and-thyme-flax-bread\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raw Rosemary and Thyme Flax Bread<\/a> <\/span>(needs dehydrating)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"format-tight-small\">Plant-based Cheese<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #c0a186;\"><a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/raw-sun-dried-tomato-crackers-with-mozzarella\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Macadamia &lsquo;Mozzarella&rsquo;<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #c0a186;\"><a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/basic-raw-macadamia-cashew-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raw Macadamia Cashew Cheese<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(Both these require a few days to make as they are cultured)<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"format-tight-small\">Chocolate<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #c0a186;\"><a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/lip-smackin-raw-chocolate-base\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lip Smackin&rsquo; Raw Chocolate Base<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"format-tight\">\n<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9772 size-full\" title=\"How to make a vegan platter - healthy appetizers and party for special occasions! #veganplatter #platterideas #snackboard #sharingplate #platters #mezze #AscensionKitchen\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-9.jpg\" alt=\"Vegan platter showing detail of crackers, olives, kiwifruit and sunflower sprouts\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-9-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-9-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-9-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-9-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-9.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>That&rsquo;s it guys, hope you enjoy. I really wish I had chocolate on this platter &ndash; I didn&rsquo;t realise I&rsquo;d eaten my stash! Piggy!<\/p>\n<p>And figs &ndash; they&rsquo;re nowhere to be found at the moment, but if you can get them, these are a must.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for reading, enjoy and see you next week!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12300\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-pin-2.jpg\" alt=\"A lush vegan platter for your party ready to eat\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-description=\"How to make a vegan platter - healthy appetizers and party for special occasions! #veganplatter #platterideas #snackboard #sharingplate #platters #mezze #AscensionKitchen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-pin-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-pin-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-pin-2-680x1020.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-pin-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-pin-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-make-a-vegan-platter-pin-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"format-tight-small\">LIKE THIS POST?<\/h2>\n<p><em>If you make and enjoy this recipe, please leave a rating below. And better yet &ndash; leave me a comment to tell me how you got on, or just say hi &ndash; I LOVE hearing from you. Follow me on<span style=\"color: #c0a186;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><span style=\"color: #c0a186;\"><em><a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ascensionkitchen\/\">Instagram,<\/a>&nbsp;<a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/AscensionKitchen\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/span><em><span style=\"color: #c0a186;\">&nbsp;<\/span>or&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #c0a186;\"><a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.nz\/ascensionkitch\/\">Pinterest<\/a>&nbsp;<\/span>to see more of my everyday recipes and wellness tips.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you&rsquo;d like to chat with me about&nbsp;essential oils,&nbsp;or book in a class,<span style=\"color: #c0a186;\">&nbsp;<a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/essential-oils\/classes\/\">you can do that here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span>If you&rsquo;re after a&nbsp;Naturopathic consult,&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #c0a186;\"><a style=\"color: #c0a186;\" href=\"https:\/\/laurenglucina.com\/consultations\/\">read more here.<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10418 size-full\" title=\"How to make a Vegan Platter &ndash; perfect for entertaining! #partyplatter #veganplatter #veganappetizers #vegansnackboard #snackboard #parties #AscensionKitchen \/\/ Pin to your own inspiration board! \/\/\" src=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-To-Make-A-Vegan-Platter-Pin.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a Vegan Platter &ndash; perfect for entertaining! #partyplatter #veganplatter #veganappetizers #vegansnackboard #snackboard #parties #AscensionKitchen \/\/ Pin to your own inspiration board! \/\/\" width=\"800\" height=\"2135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-To-Make-A-Vegan-Platter-Pin.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-To-Make-A-Vegan-Platter-Pin-576x1536.jpg 576w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-To-Make-A-Vegan-Platter-Pin-150x400.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-To-Make-A-Vegan-Platter-Pin-768x2050.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-To-Make-A-Vegan-Platter-Pin.jpg\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A simple guide on how to make a vegan platter &ndash; a colourful, lush and abundant one at that! Rainbow fruits and vegetables, olives, home-made dips, crackers and nut cheeses. This will be the last recipe in my latest series of posts which have all been healthy, plant-based Christmas themed. 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