Colorful platter with cheeses, meats, veggies, dips, and snacks. Simple to make, ideal for sharing or light dining.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 2 oz brie cheese, sliced
02 - 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
03 - 2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
→ Meats (optional)
04 - 1.75 oz prosciutto
05 - 1.75 oz salami
→ Vegetables
06 - 1/2 cucumber, sliced
07 - 1 small carrot, cut into sticks
08 - 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts
→ Fruits
10 - 1/2 apple, sliced
11 - 1/2 cup seedless grapes
→ Dips & Spreads
12 - 1/4 cup hummus
13 - 1/4 cup tzatziki
14 - 2 tbsp fig jam
→ Snacks & Crunch
15 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts
16 - 1/2 cup crackers (choose gluten-free if required)
17 - 1/2 cup pita chips
→ Garnish
18 - Fresh basil or mint leaves (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Spread cheeses and selected cured meats evenly across a large board or platter for optimal presentation.
02 - Arrange sliced cucumbers, carrots, cherry tomatoes, apple slices, grapes, and marinated artichoke hearts in small groups around the cheeses.
03 - Place hummus, tzatziki, and fig jam into individual small bowls and nestle among platter elements.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with mixed nuts, crackers, and pita chips for texture variety.
05 - Top with fresh basil or mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.
