Whimsical train-shaped platter featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, crackers, and cheese for a fun bite.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Base Components
01 - 8 rectangular whole-grain crackers
02 - 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
03 - 16 mini pretzel sticks
→ Fillings & Decorations
04 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
05 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
06 - 1 carrot, peeled and cut into sticks
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - ½ cup seedless grapes
09 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes
10 - ¼ cup hummus
11 - 4 small grape tomatoes or blueberries
→ Extras (optional)
12 - 2 celery sticks, cut into 2-inch pieces
13 - 1 mini pickle
14 - 1 tablespoon cream cheese
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Arrange the whole-grain crackers in a row on a large serving platter to form the train cars.
02 - Use a small amount of cream cheese or hummus to adhere cucumber slices as wheels to each cracker, and insert mini pretzel sticks beneath each to serve as axles.
03 - Fill each cracker with a different selection of snacks, including cheddar cubes, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, apple slices, grapes, and cherry tomatoes.
04 - Stack two cheddar cheese cubes at the front to form the engine. Top with a mini pickle or celery stick as a smokestack, and place grape tomatoes or blueberries as lights using cream cheese or hummus for adhesion.
05 - Use remaining cream cheese or hummus to secure any loose decorations. Serve alongside a bowl of hummus or preferred dip.
