Creative guitar-shaped platter with cheeses, meats, vegetables, and dips for a lively spread.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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)
17 - Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Lightly sketch a guitar shape on parchment paper placed over a large rectangular platter or use a guitar-shaped serving board as a guide.
02 - Arrange cheddar and pepper jack cheese sticks and slices to create the guitar body, alternating cheese types for visual contrast.
03 - Line up breadsticks in a straight row extending from the cheese body to emulate the guitar neck.
04 - Surround cheese with rolled deli turkey and salami slices to provide texture and flavor; omit for a vegetarian variation or replace with extra vegetables.
05 - Arrange sliced red and yellow bell peppers, cucumber, and carrots within the guitar outline, grouping similar colors together to mimic strings and frets.
06 - Place multigrain crackers and clusters of green grapes near the guitar head area to add contrast and visual interest.
07 - Spoon hummus, guacamole, and ranch or blue cheese dip into small bowls and arrange them around the platter for easy dipping.
08 - Scatter black olives and halved cherry tomatoes over the platter for flavor bursts and garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
09 - Present immediately, inviting guests to enjoy the assortment by sampling and sharing.
