Description

A festive and stress-free appetizer board featuring a mix of cheeses, meats, fruits, and a watermelon turkey centerpiece, perfect for kids and Friendsgiving gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 medium seedless watermelon

assorted cheeses (cheddar, brie, gouda)

assorted cured meats (salami, prosciutto)

grapes

strawberries

pineapple chunks

cantaloupe chunks

apple slices

olives

roasted nuts

pretzels

crackers

mini croissants

hummus

cranberry chutney

toothpicks

bamboo skewers

small bowls for dips

wooden serving board

Instructions

1. Slice a thin section off the bottom of the watermelon so it stands upright.

2. Cut a wedge from the front of the watermelon and carve shallow grooves along the top.

3. Thread fruits (strawberries, grapes, pineapple, cantaloupe) on skewers.

4. Insert skewers into the top of the watermelon in a fan shape to form the tail.

5. Use a curved piece of cantaloupe or squash for the neck and secure with toothpicks.

6. Attach blueberries or chocolate chips for eyes and a red pepper triangle for the wattle.

7. Place the watermelon turkey in the center of the board.

8. Arrange cheeses and meats around the centerpiece, folding or rolling for texture.

9. Fill gaps with fruits, nuts, pretzels, crackers, and mini croissants.

10. Place dips and spreads in small bowls evenly across the board.

11. Add apple slices dipped in caramel or peanut butter and small sweet treats.

12. Garnish with fresh herbs or rosemary sprigs for color.

13. Let cheeses sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: appetizer
Method: no-cook
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8 servings

Keywords: charcuterie board, thanksgiving appetizers, friendsgiving, watermelon turkey, kids snacks, holiday snack spread, easy thanksgiving, no cook appetizers