Ham and Turkey Platter (Printable)

Tender ham and turkey slices served with a mustard-honey glaze and fresh parsley garnish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 7 oz cooked ham, thinly sliced
02 - 7 oz cooked turkey breast, thinly sliced

→ Glaze & Condiments

03 - 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
04 - 1 tbsp honey
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnishes

08 - 1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 8-10 cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - Alternate slices of ham and turkey on a large serving platter.
02 - Whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
03 - Lightly drizzle the glaze over the meats or serve it on the side for dipping.
04 - Decorate with chopped parsley, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion to add color and freshness.
05 - Present immediately, optionally accompanied by bread or side salads.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes, leaving you time to actually enjoy your guests instead of hiding in the kitchen.
  • The mustard-honey glaze bridges sweet and savory in a way that feels both sophisticated and comforting.
  • It's the kind of dish that works equally well for casual weeknight gatherings or holiday spreads.
02 -
  • Meat from the deli counter, sliced to order, will always look more impressive than pre-packaged—it's worth the extra minute.
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think; pull everything out of the fridge about ten minutes before serving so the flavors can actually shine instead of tasting muted and cold.
  • The glaze is best made fresh rather than ahead of time; once whisked, it's good for a couple of hours, but the mustard can separate if it sits too long.
03 -
  • Buy your ham and turkey from the deli counter sliced fresh that day; it tastes noticeably better and arranges more gracefully than anything pre-packaged.
  • Chill your platter in the freezer for five minutes before arranging if your kitchen is warm; cold surfaces keep everything fresher looking and tasting longer.
  • The magic ratio for the glaze is equal parts mustard and honey with half as much oil and a dash of vinegar—remember this and you've solved half your entertaining problems.

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