Save A bold, crowd-pleasing snack platter inspired by the energy of rock concerts, featuring a creative guitar-shaped arrangement of savory bites and dips—perfect for parties and music lovers.
This platter was a hit at our last gathering, sparking conversation and making snack time fun and memorable.
Ingredients
- Cheese & Protein: 150 g cheddar cheese cut into sticks, 100 g pepper jack cheese sliced, 150 g deli turkey rolled optional omit for vegetarian, 100 g salami slices optional omit for vegetarian
- Crackers & Bread: 100 g multigrain crackers, 100 g breadsticks
- Fresh Vegetables: 1 red bell pepper sliced, 1 yellow bell pepper sliced, 1 small cucumber sliced, 100 g cherry tomatoes halved, 2 carrots cut into sticks
- Dips: 100 g hummus, 100 g guacamole, 80 g ranch or blue cheese dip
- Extras & Garnish: 50 g black olives pitted, 50 g green grapes optional for sweet note, fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1:
- On a large rectangular platter or board, sketch a guitar shape lightly with a pencil on parchment paper for guidance or use a guitar-shaped serving board if available.
- Step 2:
- Arrange cheese sticks and slices to form the guitar body alternating colors for visual effect.
- Step 3:
- Use breadsticks to mimic the guitar neck laying them in a straight line from the body.
- Step 4:
- Place rolled deli turkey and salami slices around the cheese to add texture and flavor or substitute with extra vegetables for a vegetarian version.
- Step 5:
- Fill in the guitar outline with vegetable slices grouping peppers and cucumbers for colorful strings and frets.
- Step 6:
- Place cracker stacks and clusters of grapes at the guitar head for contrast and variety.
- Step 7:
- Spoon hummus guacamole and ranch dip into small bowls arrange them at the body or sides of the platter.
- Step 8:
- Add olives and cherry tomatoes for extra flavor pops Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Step 9:
- Serve immediately encouraging guests to strum and snack!
Save Sharing this platter always creates joyful moments as everyone digs in and enjoys the fun shape and flavors together.
Required Tools
Large serving platter or board Paring knife Small bowls for dips Serving tongs or toothpicks
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese ranch dip) gluten (crackers breadsticks) and possibly soy (hummus some dips) Meats may contain additional allergens check labels Always verify ingredient labels for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 280 Total Fat 15 g Carbohydrates 22 g Protein 12 g
Save This Rock Star Guitar Snack Platter is sure to impress your guests and bring a fun vibe to any gathering.
Recipe Help & Answers
- → What cheeses are featured in this snack platter?
The platter includes sharp cheddar sticks and sliced pepper jack cheese, providing a mix of creamy and spicy flavors.
- → Can the platter be made vegetarian or vegan?
Yes, omit the deli turkey and salami for a vegetarian version; vegan options include plant-based cheeses and dairy-free dips.
- → How is the guitar shape created?
Cheese sticks form the guitar body, breadsticks mimic the neck, and colorful vegetables represent strings and frets to replicate a guitar outline.
- → What dips are included for serving?
Hummus, guacamole, and either ranch or blue cheese dip are served in small bowls alongside the platter.
- → Are there gluten-free options available?
Yes, gluten-free crackers and breadsticks can be substituted to accommodate gluten sensitivities.