A creative guitar-shaped spread with cheeses, meats, veggies, and dips ideal for parties and music lovers.
# What You 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, for sweet note)
17 - Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - 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.
02 - Arrange cheese sticks and slices to form the guitar body, alternating colors for visual effect.
03 - Use breadsticks to mimic the guitar neck, laying them in a straight line from the body.
04 - Place rolled deli turkey and salami slices around the cheese to add texture and flavor, or substitute with extra vegetables for a vegetarian version.
05 - Fill in the guitar outline with vegetable slices, grouping peppers and cucumbers for colorful strings and frets.
06 - Place cracker stacks and clusters of grapes at the guitar head for contrast and variety.
07 - Spoon hummus, guacamole, and ranch dip into small bowls; arrange them at the body or sides of the platter.
08 - Add olives and cherry tomatoes for extra flavor pops. Garnish with fresh herbs.
09 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to strum and snack.
