A vibrant guitar-inspired platter of cheeses, veggies, dips, and meats to enliven your gathering.
# Components:
→ Cheese & Protein
01 - 5.3 oz cheddar cheese, cut into sticks
02 - 3.5 oz pepper jack cheese, sliced
03 - 5.3 oz deli turkey, rolled (optional, omit for vegetarian)
04 - 3.5 oz salami slices (optional, omit for vegetarian)
→ Crackers & Bread
05 - 3.5 oz multigrain crackers
06 - 3.5 oz breadsticks
→ Fresh Vegetables
07 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
08 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
09 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
10 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 2 carrots, cut into sticks
→ Dips
12 - 3.5 oz hummus
13 - 3.5 oz guacamole
14 - 2.8 oz ranch or blue cheese dip
→ Extras & Garnish
15 - 1.8 oz black olives, pitted
16 - 1.8 oz green grapes (optional, for sweet note)
17 - Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
# Method:
01 - On a large rectangular platter or board, lightly sketch a guitar shape on parchment paper for guidance or use a guitar-shaped serving board if available.
02 - Place cheddar and pepper jack cheese sticks and slices to form the guitar body, alternating colors for a visually appealing pattern.
03 - Line up breadsticks straight from the cheese body to mimic the guitar neck.
04 - Position rolled deli turkey and salami slices around the cheese to add texture and flavor, or substitute with extra vegetables for a vegetarian alternative.
05 - Fill the guitar outline with grouped vegetable slices, arranging peppers and cucumbers to represent strings and frets.
06 - Place cracker stacks and clusters of grapes at the guitar head area to provide contrast and variety.
07 - Spoon hummus, guacamole, and ranch or blue cheese dip into small bowls and arrange them on the platter’s body or sides.
08 - Scatter black olives and cherry tomatoes to add bursts of flavor, then garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
09 - Present immediately and invite guests to enjoy the interactive snack arrangement.
