A vibrant holiday platter featuring fresh vegetables, cheese, and crackers arranged in a turkey shape.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
02 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 cup baby carrots
05 - 1 cup cucumber slices
06 - 1 cup celery sticks
07 - 1 cup broccoli florets
08 - 1/2 cup black olives
→ Cheeses & Dips
09 - 1 small wheel soft cheese (brie or goat cheese)
10 - 1/4 cup cream cheese
11 - 1/2 cup ranch or hummus dip (optional)
→ Crackers & Extras
12 - 1 cup assorted crackers (gluten-free if needed)
13 - 1 small red bell pepper
14 - 2 mini mozzarella balls or small olives
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Position the small cheese wheel at the bottom center of a large serving platter to represent the turkey's body.
02 - Slice a small piece of the red bell pepper into a wattle shape and a small triangle for the beak. Attach both to the cheese wheel using a dab of cream cheese.
03 - Place two mini mozzarella balls or small olives on the cheese wheel as eyes, securing them with cream cheese if necessary.
04 - Fan the vegetables in colorful, semi-circular layers above the cheese body to mimic feathers, alternating bell pepper slices, baby carrots, cucumber slices, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli florets for visual contrast.
05 - Disperse black olives evenly among the vegetable feathers for extra color and detail.
06 - Arrange the crackers and dips around the edges of the tray or on a separate plate for easy access.
07 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.
