Ocean-inspired snack platter with star-shaped sandwiches, fresh fruits, and crunchy bites, ideal for summer events.
# Ingredient List:
→ Starfish Sandwiches
01 - 12 slices soft sandwich bread
02 - 6 tablespoons cream cheese or hummus
03 - 6 tablespoons jam, nut butter, or deli meat (choose preferred fillings)
04 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small carrot, peeled and grated
06 - 1 starfish-shaped cookie cutter (approx. 3-4 inches wide)
→ Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
07 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
08 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
09 - 1 cup baby carrots
10 - 1 cup cucumber rounds
→ Crunchy Snacks
11 - 1 cup mini pretzel twists (seaweed)
12 - 1 cup goldfish-shaped crackers
13 - 1 cup pita chips or veggie chips
→ Dips
14 - 1/2 cup ranch dip or hummus
15 - 1/2 cup fruit yogurt (for fruit)
# Recipe Steps:
01 - Use the starfish cookie cutter to create star shapes from each bread slice, reserving scraps for another use.
02 - Spread cream cheese or hummus on half of the star-shaped bread pieces.
03 - Layer your choice of jam, nut butter, or deli meat onto the spread, then add cucumber slices or grated carrot if desired.
04 - Place a plain star-shaped bread piece on top to complete each sandwich.
05 - Position the starfish sandwiches in the center of a large serving platter.
06 - Surround sandwiches with halved grapes, strawberries, baby carrots, and cucumber rounds.
07 - Distribute clusters of pretzel twists, goldfish crackers, and pita chips around the platter to resemble seaweed and ocean floor.
08 - Set small bowls of ranch dip or hummus and fruit yogurt amidst the snacks.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving time.
