The Perfect Spanish Party Platter for the Holidays

jamón

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: prosciutto

Turkey ham offers a lower-fat option while prosciutto is more affordable.

cured meats

🥗Healthier: smoked tofu

💰Cheaper: salami

Smoked tofu provides a meat alternative while salami is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nut-based cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nut-based cheese is dairy-free, while processed cheese is budget-friendly.

olives

🥗Healthier: pickled vegetables

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Pickled vegetables are lower in sodium, while canned olives are more economical.

Drain one 6 ounce can of black pitted olives (equals 1 cup) into a sieve and shake off any excess liquid, add the black olives to a large bowl, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, 1 clove of minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, mix well, then transfer to a serving bowl and add to a cutting board or large platter.

Derind one 7 ounce block of Manchego cheese and cut into thin slices, decorate the slices of cheese on the board, drain a can of green pitted olives and shake off any excess liquid, grab one tin of Spanish anchovies, roll each anchovy over one green olive and pierce with a toothpick to secure, add them to a serving dish and onto the platter.

Grab 3 slices of smoked salmon and add about 1 ounce of soft goat cheese to each slice, then roll the salmon around the goat cheese and cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces, pierce with a toothpick to secure it all together, transfer to a serving dish and onto the platter.

Add some seedless green grapes to the platter, 1 cup of fried Marcona almonds, some whole wheat crackers and garnish the board with fresh parsley, enjoy!

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