Baby Shower Pastel Palette (Printable)

A colorful pastel mix of greens, fruits, and cheese topped with a light, tangy dressing that brightens any table.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 diced yellow bell pepper
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

# How to Make It:

01 - Spread baby butter lettuce or mixed baby greens evenly on a large serving platter.
02 - Scatter thinly sliced watermelon radish, pink grapefruit segments, and sliced strawberries over the greens.
03 - Distribute fresh blueberries and crumbled blue cheese in small clusters for visual appeal.
04 - Scatter halved yellow cherry tomatoes, diced yellow bell pepper, and optional sliced hard-boiled eggs to fill gaps with a delicate pastel effect.
05 - Combine olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl; whisk until emulsified.
06 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
07 - Present immediately to maintain freshness and vibrant colors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that doubles as actual nourishment—your guests will marvel at how something this beautiful tastes genuinely delicious
  • Zero cooking required means you can prepare it stress-free, even an hour before guests arrive
  • The soft, pastel aesthetic works for baby showers, bridal events, or any occasion where you want elegance without pretension
  • Fresh, crisp ingredients mean every bite feels light and refreshing, never heavy
02 -
  • Timing is everything with this salad—the actual assembly takes maybe ten minutes, but that freshness window before serving is non-negotiable, so prepare everything ahead but compose it last
  • One hard-learned truth: don't dress the whole salad in advance thinking you're being efficient; the greens will surrender and become limp, and all your beautiful color work will be wasted
03 -
  • If grapefruit is out of season or too expensive, choose ingredients that are at their peak—seasonal produce will always taste better and look more vibrant than something forced out of season
  • The secret that changed my approach: arrange your salad on the actual serving platter rather than in a bowl and tossing. This is what makes it look restaurant-quality and keeps the delicate arrangement intact
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