A vibrant festive tray arranged with veggies, cheeses, and crackers in a turkey shape for gatherings.
# 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 of soft cheese (e.g., Brie or goat cheese)
10 - 1/4 cup cream cheese for adhering features
11 - 1/2 cup ranch or hummus dip, optional for serving
→ Crackers & Extras
12 - 1 cup assorted crackers, gluten-free if required
13 - 1 small red bell pepper for the wattle and beak
14 - 2 mini mozzarella balls or small olives for eyes
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Place the small wheel of soft cheese at the bottom center of a large serving platter to represent the turkey’s body.
02 - Slice a small portion of the red bell pepper into a wattle shape and a small triangle for the beak; affix these to the cheese wheel using a small amount of cream cheese.
03 - Position two mini mozzarella balls or small olives as eyes on the cheese wheel, securing them with cream cheese if necessary.
04 - Create semi-circular layers above the cheese body by fanning out the assorted vegetables—bell pepper slices, baby carrots, cucumber slices, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli florets—in alternating colors to mimic turkey feathers.
05 - Intermix black olives among the vegetable layers to enhance visual contrast and detail.
06 - Place assorted crackers and optional dips around the edges of the tray or on a separate platter for easy serving.
07 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.
