A colorful guitar-shaped arrangement of cheeses, meats, veggies, and dips perfect for group snacking.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Lightly draw a guitar shape on parchment paper placed on a large rectangular platter or use a guitar-shaped board for layout guidance.
02 - Arrange cheddar and pepper jack cheese sticks and slices to create the guitar body, alternating colors for a visually appealing pattern.
03 - Align breadsticks in a straight line extending from the body to mimic the guitar neck.
04 - Place rolled deli turkey and salami slices around the cheese, or substitute with additional vegetables for a vegetarian option.
05 - Fill spaces within the guitar outline with sliced red and yellow bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, and halved cherry tomatoes, grouping by type to represent strings and frets.
06 - Arrange cracker stacks and optional green grapes at the guitar head for contrast and added interest.
07 - Spoon hummus, guacamole, and ranch or blue cheese dip into small bowls and position them near the guitar body or along the platter edges.
08 - Add pitted black olives and cherry tomatoes around the assembly, finishing with fresh parsley or basil for garnish.
09 - Present immediately, inviting guests to enjoy picking and pairing the bites inspired by the guitar shape.
