# Ingredient list:
→ Starfish Sandwiches
01 - 12 slices soft sandwich bread
02 - 6 tablespoons cream cheese or hummus
03 - 6 tablespoons jam, nut butter, or deli meat (choose preferred fillings)
04 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small carrot, peeled and grated
06 - 1 starfish-shaped cookie cutter (approx. 3-4 inches wide)
→ Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
07 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
08 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
09 - 1 cup baby carrots
10 - 1 cup cucumber rounds
→ Crunchy Snacks
11 - 1 cup mini pretzel twists (seaweed)
12 - 1 cup goldfish-shaped crackers
13 - 1 cup pita chips or veggie chips
→ Dips
14 - 1/2 cup ranch dip or hummus
15 - 1/2 cup fruit yogurt (for fruit)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Using the starfish cookie cutter, cut star shapes from each bread slice, reserving crumbs for other uses.
02 - Spread cream cheese or hummus onto half of the star-shaped bread pieces evenly.
03 - Top with preferred fillings—jam, nut butter, or deli meat—then add cucumber slices or grated carrot as desired.
04 - Cover each with another star-shaped bread piece to form sandwiches.
05 - Place assembled starfish sandwiches centrally on a large serving platter.
06 - Surround sandwiches with halved grapes, strawberries, baby carrots, and cucumber rounds.
07 - Distribute pretzel twists, goldfish crackers, and pita or veggie chips around the platter to represent seaweed and ocean floor.
08 - Position small bowls of ranch dip or hummus and fruit yogurt among the other items.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.
