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Galentine’s Mini Sandwich Board Ideas Easy DIY Party Platter

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This Galentine’s Mini Sandwich Board is a colorful, customizable party platter featuring bite-sized sandwiches in fun shapes, perfect for celebrations or cozy gatherings. It’s quick to assemble, endlessly adaptable for dietary needs, and guaranteed to impress with its playful presentation and delicious variety.

Ingredients

  • Soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
  • Whole wheat or multigrain bread
  • Mini slider buns or brioche rolls
  • Rye cocktail bread or pumpernickel slices
  • Gluten-free or low-carb bread (optional)
  • Deli turkey, thinly sliced
  • Deli ham or prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • Roast beef, turkey breast, or rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • Smoked salmon or lox
  • Egg salad or chicken salad
  • Hummus or mashed chickpeas
  • Swiss, cheddar, or provolone cheese, thinly sliced
  • Cream cheese, whipped
  • Goat cheese or brie
  • Vegan cheese slices (optional)
  • Baby spinach, arugula, or butter lettuce
  • Mini cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • Tomatoes (grape, cherry, or thinly sliced regular)
  • Avocado, sliced or mashed
  • Roasted red peppers or pickled onions
  • Fresh dill, basil, or parsley
  • Edible flowers or microgreens (optional)
  • Mini pickles, olives, or pepperoncini
  • Strawberries, grapes, or apple slices
  • Assorted mustards, mayo, or aioli
  • Butter (optional, for moisture barrier)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients (10 minutes): Lay out all breads, meats, cheeses, veggies, and spreads. Use cookie cutters to cut bread into fun shapes or trim into triangles or squares. Slice all veggies thinly and arrange fillings in piles for easy assembly.
  2. Make Your Sandwiches (15 minutes): Spread a thin layer of cream cheese, mayo, or mustard on each bread slice. Layer on proteins (about 1 oz per sandwich), add cheese and veggies, then top with a second slice of bread. Press gently and trim edges if needed.
  3. Garnish & Secure (5 minutes): For open-face sandwiches, add toppings like fresh dill or edible flowers. For stacked sandwiches, secure with a toothpick and add a mini pickle or olive on top. Alternate bread colors for visual interest.
  4. Arrange Your Board (5 minutes): Place small bowls of pickles, olives, or fruit around the board. Fan out sandwiches in rows or clusters, mixing shapes and colors. Fill gaps with berries, herbs, or more sandwiches.
  5. Final Touches: Add flaky salt, a drizzle of honey (for brie sandwiches), or extra herbs before serving. Snap a photo and enjoy!
  6. If making ahead, cover sandwiches with a damp paper towel and plastic wrap to keep fresh.

Notes

Assemble sandwiches close to serving time for best freshness. Pat veggies dry to prevent soggy bread. Use a variety of shapes and colors for visual appeal. Easily adaptable for gluten-free, vegan, or dairy-free diets. Store leftovers in a single layer with a damp paper towel in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

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