A festive platter featuring savory meats, cheeses, and colorful vegetables arranged in a gingerbread man shape.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 6 slices prosciutto
02 - 6 slices salami
03 - 6 slices smoked turkey breast
→ Cheeses
04 - 3.5 ounces cheddar cheese, sliced
05 - 3.5 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced
06 - 3.5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
→ Vegetables & Garnishes
07 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
08 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
09 - 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 medium carrot, cut into sticks
11 - 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
12 - 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
13 - 1/4 cup baby arugula or microgreens
→ Crackers & Extras
14 - 1 box assorted gluten-free crackers or regular, as preferred
15 - 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
16 - 2 tablespoons fig jam
# Directions:
01 - On a large serving board or platter, use a gingerbread man-shaped outline drawn on parchment or a large cookie cutter as a guide.
02 - Layer prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey breast to outline the gingerbread man’s arms, legs, and head on the board.
03 - Fill the body area with alternating slices of cheddar and Swiss cheese, mixing colors and textures.
04 - Place black olive slices as buttons, cherry tomato halves for cheeks, cucumber slices for hands and feet, and red bell pepper strips as a scarf or smile.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese along the arms and legs to resemble icing decoration.
06 - Arrange crackers, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, arugula, and remaining meats and cheeses around the figure for easy access.
07 - Serve the platter with whole grain mustard and fig jam on the side.
