Gingerbread Man Savory Platter (Printable)

A festive platter with meats, cheeses, and vivid vegetables arranged in a gingerbread man shape.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 6 slices prosciutto
02 - 6 slices salami
03 - 6 slices smoked turkey breast

→ Cheeses

04 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, sliced
05 - 3.5 oz Swiss cheese, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz 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

# How to make it:

01 - Use a large board or platter and create a gingerbread man-shaped outline using parchment paper or a cookie cutter as a guide.
02 - Layer prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey slices to form the arms, legs, and head following the outline.
03 - Fill the body area with sliced cheddar, Swiss, and crumbled goat cheese, alternating for color and texture variety.
04 - Use black olives for buttons, cherry tomato halves for cheeks, cucumber slices for hands and feet, and red bell pepper strips to create a scarf or smile.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese along the arms and legs to resemble icing decoration.
06 - Surround the figure with crackers, vegetable sticks, arugula, and remaining cheeses and meats for easy access.
07 - Present whole grain mustard and fig jam on the side for dipping.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Festive and fun presentation
  • Variety of flavors and textures
02 -
  • Add nuts or dried fruits for extra variety
  • Use hummus or soft cheese to help smaller pieces stick in place
03 -
  • Swap meats or cheeses according to preference
  • For a vegetarian version replace meats with grilled vegetables or marinated tofu slices
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