Jul 13 2026

Appetizer Tray Recipe

Time30m
Serves8

A selection of our best appetizers.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Dips

Cheeses

Meats

Crackers

Method

Vegetables Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Cherry Tomatoes

    Wash the cherry tomatoes under running water and pat them dry with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Prepare Cucumber

    Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Remove the ends and peel if desired.

  3. 3

    Prepare Carrot Sticks

    Peel the carrots and cut them into sticks, approximately 4 inches long.

Dips Arrangement

  1. 4

    Arrange Hummus

    Spoon the hummus into a small bowl and place it on the tray.

  2. 5

    Arrange Guacamole

    Spoon the guacamole into a small bowl and place it next to the hummus.

  3. 6

    Arrange Ranch Dressing

    Spoon the ranch dressing into a small bowl and place it next to the guacamole.

Cheese Presentation

  1. 7

    Cut Cheddar Cheese

    Cut the cheddar cheese into small cubes and arrange them on the tray.

  2. 8

    Slice Brie Cheese

    Slice the brie cheese into wedges and place them on the tray.

  3. 9

    Crumble Gorgonzola Cheese

    Crumble the gorgonzola cheese and scatter it in a small pile on the tray.

Meat Arrangement

  1. 10

    Prepare Salami

    Slice the salami into thin rounds and arrange them on the tray.

  2. 11

    Prepare Prosciutto

    Slice the prosciutto into thin strips and place them next to the salami.

  3. 12

    Prepare Pepperoni

    Slice the pepperoni into thin rounds and arrange them next to the prosciutto.

Final Assembly

  1. 13

    Arrange Crackers

    Open the box of assorted crackers and place them around the appetizer selections on the tray.

  2. 14

    Serve Appetizer Tray

    Serve the appetizer tray immediately or refrigerate until serving.

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