Rustic Wheel Appetizer Platter (Printable)

A colorful board with celery and meat sticks arranged as spokes for easy sharing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 6 large celery stalks, ends trimmed and cut into 4-inch sticks

→ Meats

02 - 12 beef, turkey, or pork meat sticks, approximately 4 inches each (e.g., Slim Jim or similar)

→ Dips (optional)

03 - 120 ml ranch dressing
04 - 120 ml honey mustard
05 - 120 ml hummus

# How-To:

01 - Place a large round wooden serving board or platter flat on your work surface.
02 - Place a small bowl containing your chosen dip in the center of the board, if using.
03 - Lay celery sticks radiating outward from the center bowl to form spokes covering half the board.
04 - Fill the spaces between the celery spokes with meat sticks, alternating to create a wheel-like pattern.
05 - Present the platter immediately, allowing guests to grab and dip the spokes as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes but looks like you spent hours planning something clever.
  • Everyone can grab exactly what they want without the awkwardness of shared dips.
  • It works for any occasion, from casual hangouts to more dressed-up gatherings.
02 -
  • Cut your celery sticks the night before and store them in water in the fridge—they stay crispier this way and you'll skip the last-minute rush.
  • If your meat sticks seem a bit dry or tough, slice them on a slight angle instead of straight across; it makes them feel less chewy and more inviting.
03 -
  • Use a wooden board instead of ceramic or glass—it feels warmer, looks more rustic, and honestly photographs better if that matters to you.
  • Keep your knife sharp when cutting celery; a dull blade bruises the stalks and they'll wilt faster than you'd believe possible.
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