Keto Power Plate (Printable)

A nutrient-packed platter featuring premium meats, aged cheeses, and fresh vegetables arranged for a satisfying low-carb meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 4.2 oz sliced roast beef
02 - 4.2 oz sliced smoked turkey
03 - 4.2 oz prosciutto
04 - 3.5 oz sliced salami

→ Cheeses

05 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 3.5 oz Gruyère, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz Manchego, sliced

→ Non-Starchy Vegetables

08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
10 - 1 cup radishes, sliced
11 - 1 cup baby bell peppers, sliced
12 - 1 cup celery sticks

→ Garnishes & Extras

13 - 1/4 cup green olives
14 - 1/4 cup black olives
15 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
16 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
17 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Place all meats in dense, organized clusters on a large serving platter, grouping by type for enhanced presentation.
02 - Position cheeses in tight groups beside the meats, alternating colors and shapes to create contrast.
03 - Fill remaining platter spaces with non-starchy vegetables, grouping similar items together for visual structure.
04 - Scatter green and black olives evenly across the platter for bursts of color and flavor.
05 - Lightly drizzle the vegetables with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over them.
06 - Finish by garnishing with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking means you can pull together an elegant main dish in the time it takes to brew coffee, perfect for those days when you're short on time but long on standards.
  • Every element is naturally keto-friendly and low-carb, so you're nourishing your body with premium proteins and healthy fats without the guilt or the blood sugar spike.
  • The visual presentation is genuinely stunning—your guests will assume you spent hours when you spent twenty minutes, and that moment of impressed silence is absolutely priceless.
02 -
  • The temperature of your ingredients changes everything—cold cheese feels dense and tastes muted, so letting things come to room temperature isn't fussy, it's essential for the full flavor to sing.
  • Your knife matters tremendously. A sharp knife makes tomato slices look intentional and clean, while a dull one turns them into crushed disappointment. Invest in one good knife and keep it sharp.
03 -
  • The night before, write down exactly what you're including and roughly how much space each element will take on your platter—this small moment of planning means you won't second-guess yourself in the moment and the arrangement flows effortlessly.
  • If you're making this for a larger group, don't feel like you need to scale it up dramatically; instead, create multiple smaller platters—they look more abundant and give people visual permission to graze more freely.
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