Want to make a zero carb Thanksgiving dish this year? Try this fun meat and cheese platter in the shape of a turkey!
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Making a turkey-shaped platter isn't a new idea, but usually it involves crackers as well as meat and/or cheese. So I wanted to remind low-carbers that these platters are totally available to us! It's a real crowd pleaser – and never fails to raise smile in each of your guests! So load up on sliced cheese and deli meats and have fun putting this cute platter together!
How to Make a Zero Carb Thanksgiving Platter
Start by layering up the sliced meat and cheese onto a large platter, working from the outside to the inside.
I used the following:
- Provolone
- Dry coppa
- Colby Jack*
- Salami
- Swiss cheese*
- Prosciutto*
*I used various sizes of round cookie cutters for these layers. Save the off-cuts though, you'll need some of them for the turkey features!
Doesn't it look inviting? Having a range of colors and textures is the key!
To make the turkey body I cut an outline from some provolone, and used a round cutter for the head. I cut out two feet and beak from the off-cuts of the colby jack.
Then I made the wattle and eyes from tiny off-cuts of prosciutto! Tip: You could also use tiny pieces of black olive for the eyes.
And the zero carb platter was complete and ready to serve!
If you love this – be sure to browse all of my low carb Thanksgiving recipes, and check out my SANTA snack platter for Christmas too!!!
Zero Carb Thanksgiving Platter
Try this fun meat and cheese platter this Thanksgiving!
Ingredients
- A selection from the following:
- Provolone
- Dry coppa
- Colby Jack
- Salami
- Swiss cheese
- Prosciutto
Instructions
- Start by layering up the sliced meat and cheese onto a large platter, working from the outside to the inside.
- Use various sizes of round cookie cutters for these layers. Save the off-cuts though, you'll need some of them for the turkey features!
- To make the turkey body, cut an outline from some cheese, and use a round cutter for the head. Cut out two feet and beak from the off-cuts of the cheese.
- Make the wattle and eyes from tiny off-cuts of prosciutto. Tip: You could also use tiny pieces of black olive for the eyes.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 10 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 77Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 19mgSodium 177mgCarbohydrates 0gNet Carbohydrates 0gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 6g
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. I cannot guarantee completely accurate data due to variations in ingredients and cooking methods. Carbohydrates from sugar alcohols are not included in net carb counts as it has been shown that they do not impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
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Ana B.
Sunday 19th of November 2017
It is so cute. It brings laughter to a stressful holiday!
Georgina
Sunday 19th of November 2017
Awwwww thank you!!!
Sarah
Tuesday 22nd of November 2016
I absolutely love this! My kids would be so happy!
Kim | Low Carb Maven
Sunday 20th of November 2016
Georgina, you undoubtedly have the cutest ideas. I love this low carb meat and cheese tray.
Georgina
Monday 21st of November 2016
Thank you Kim - happy Thanksgiving!
Taryn
Friday 18th of November 2016
This is so cute! We will have 8 kids 10 and under for Thanksgiving. They would love this!