Description
Make a festive “spook cuterie board” for Halloween! Packed with healthy, colorful ingredients, Tales Of A Kitchen’s recipe is full of Halloween spirit.
Ingredients
To create the ultimate spook cuterie board, gather a mix of healthy, themed ingredients with a spooky twist:
- Cheese: Mini mozzarella balls (for “eyeballs” with olives), gouda or brie (sliced into tombstone shapes).
- Meats: Thinly sliced prosciutto or salami (arranged as “creepy crawlies”), pepperoni slices.
- Fruits & Veggies: Blackberries, blueberries, and dark grapes (for a dark, mysterious vibe). Carrot sticks or baby carrots, mini bell peppers (orange for Halloween). Pomegranate seeds for a blood-red accent.
- Healthy Dips: Hummus with a dusting of paprika for a fiery look, Greek yogurt with black food coloring swirled for a mysterious look.
- Crackers & Breadsticks: Whole-grain crackers, breadsticks, and pita chips shaped like bats or ghosts if available.
- Nuts & Seeds: Pumpkin seeds, almonds, and cashews (arranged as a bony skeleton).
- Sweet Treats: Dark chocolate pieces, chocolate-covered pretzels, and dark chocolate-covered almonds.
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Start with a large wooden board or tray. Place your dips in small black or orange bowls for color contrast, then space them across the board.
- Arrange Cheese and Meats: Cluster your mozzarella “eyeballs” and tombstone-shaped brie on opposite sides. Roll or twist the prosciutto and salami into “creepy” shapes and fan them around the board for a full look.
- Add Fruits and Vegetables: Scatter the dark fruits like blueberries and blackberries for a moody vibe. Place bell peppers and cantaloupe slices together for Halloween’s classic orange, and add pomegranate seeds for a “bloody” effect.
- Incorporate Dips and Crackers: Position the dips next to contrasting colors – like hummus near the dark fruits—and layer crackers around the edges. Breadsticks can be arranged in crisscross patterns for texture.
- Sprinkle Nuts & Add Sweets: Finish with pumpkin seeds and nuts, adding dark chocolate accents for a festive twist. If you like, garnish with mini Halloween decorations or edible flowers for flair.
Notes
- Plan for Color Contrasts: Mix dark, vibrant fruits with lighter dips and breads for visual variety.
- Balance Healthy Ingredients: Keep the board nutritious with a mix of fresh produce, whole grains, and proteins.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Keep space between items for a cleaner, more inviting look.
- Add Festive Decor: Add a few decorative props like mini pumpkins, spiders, or black cloth pieces to heighten the Halloween theme.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g