A colorful guitar-shaped snack arrangement with cheeses, veggies, dips, and meats for lively gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Lightly sketch a guitar shape on parchment paper placed on a large rectangular serving platter, or use a guitar-shaped serving board if available.
02 - Arrange cheddar and pepper jack cheese sticks and slices to form the guitar body, alternating colors for visual appeal.
03 - Lay breadsticks in a straight line extending from the cheese body to imitate the guitar neck.
04 - Position rolled deli turkey and salami slices around the cheese to enhance texture and flavor, or replace with additional vegetables for a vegetarian option.
05 - Place sliced red and yellow bell peppers along with cucumber slices inside the guitar shape, grouping them to represent strings and frets.
06 - Cluster multigrain crackers and green grapes near the guitar head area to provide contrast and variety.
07 - Spoon hummus, guacamole, and ranch dip into small bowls and position them at the guitar body or alongside the platter.
08 - Scatter pitted black olives and halved cherry tomatoes across the arrangement and garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
09 - Present immediately, inviting guests to enjoy the spread by sampling and sharing.
