How to Make a Meat and Cheese Tray

assorted cheeses

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

assorted meats

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: bologna

Lean turkey is lower in fat and calories.

fresh fruits

🥗Healthier: dried fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Canned fruits can be more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: popcorn

Seeds provide similar crunch with fewer calories.

Fold or roll each deli meat and place on tray in stacks. Space meat apart on a tray or if using a round platter or plate, place in a ring leaving an open space in the middle.

Place 8 slices of each type of cheese in a stack and cut diagonally into triangles. Fan out each stack of cheese and place on the tray.

Garnish with green leaf lettuce and/or fruit in the empty spaces on the tray.

Serve with dinner rolls or bread.

Spice Level:

Allergens