An imaginative board combining fruits, cheeses, vegetables, and crunchy snacks for a vibrant spread.
# What you need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz mini mozzarella balls
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
04 - 1 cup red grapes
05 - 1 cup blueberries
06 - 1 apple, sliced
07 - 1 kiwi, sliced
→ Vegetables
08 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
09 - 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
10 - 1 cup baby carrots
→ Crunchy Snacks
11 - 1 cup pretzel sticks
12 - 1 cup multigrain crackers
→ Dips & Extras
13 - ½ cup hummus
14 - ¼ cup ranch dip
# Steps to follow:
01 - On a large wooden board or platter, optionally use parchment paper to sketch the outline of a spaceship as a guide.
02 - Place the cheddar, mozzarella, and gouda cheeses in the main body area of the spaceship to represent the fuselage.
03 - Use the apple slices and kiwi rounds to form the cockpit and windows on the spaceship.
04 - Distribute red grapes and blueberries along the spaceship body to add color and create extra shapes.
05 - Arrange pretzel sticks and baby carrots below the spaceship to simulate the rocket boosters and flames.
06 - Place red bell pepper strips and cucumber slices around the base to represent exhaust or smoke.
07 - Set small bowls of hummus and ranch dip at the corners of the board to mimic fuel cells.
08 - Distribute multigrain crackers around the edges of the board to resemble stars or space debris.
09 - Use any remaining fruits and vegetables to fill gaps and enhance the spaceship theme. Serve immediately.
