St Patricks Green Snacks (Printable Version)

A colorful board featuring fresh green fruits, cheeses, and sweet-savory snacks, ideal for festive celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 1 cup green grapes
02 - 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
04 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
05 - 1 cup green apple, sliced
06 - ½ cup celery sticks

→ Cheeses and Dips

07 - 1 cup guacamole
08 - ½ cup spinach or herbed cream cheese
09 - 1 cup white cheddar or pepper jack cheese, cubed

→ Savory Snacks

10 - 1 cup green tortilla chips or pita chips
11 - 1 cup edamame, steamed and lightly salted
12 - ½ cup green olives
13 - ½ cup pistachios, shelled

→ Sweet Treats

14 - ½ cup mint chocolate candies
15 - ½ cup green gummy candies
16 - ½ cup chocolate-dipped pretzels with green sprinkles

→ Garnishes

17 - Fresh mint leaves for decoration

# Directions:

01 - Wash all fresh produce thoroughly. Slice fruits and vegetables according to specifications, keeping kiwi, cucumber, and green apple uniform in thickness for visual consistency.
02 - Transfer guacamole and herbed cream cheese into small serving bowls. Position bowls on the board as anchor points to structure the layout.
03 - Organize fresh fruits, vegetables, cubed cheeses, and savory snacks around the dip bowls, grouping items by similar colors and textures to create visual appeal and facilitate guest selection.
04 - Distribute sweet treats and pistachios throughout the board, filling any empty spaces while maintaining balanced color distribution and ingredient variety.
05 - Scatter fresh mint leaves across the board as decoration, enhancing the holiday aesthetic and adding aromatic appeal.
06 - Place the completed board on the serving table with small plates and napkins nearby. Serve immediately to ensure optimal freshness and flavor.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Zero cooking required means more time actually enjoying your guests instead of sweating in the kitchen.
  • The mix of textures and flavors keeps people coming back to the board throughout the party.
  • It looks abundantly generous and thoughtfully curated without requiring culinary skills.
02 -
  • Slice everything about 30 minutes before serving—too early and things dry out, too late and you're still arranging when guests arrive.
  • Don't skip the lemon juice on apple slices; oxidation happens fast and brown apples destroy the green theme instantly.
03 -
  • Buy pre-sliced produce if it means you'll actually assemble the board instead of getting overwhelmed—nobody judges convenience when the end result is this beautiful.
  • Use odd numbers of each item (three clusters of grapes instead of two) because it unconsciously feels more abundant and visually interesting.
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