St Patricks Green Snack Board (Print Version)

An easy-to-assemble green-themed board with fresh produce, cheeses, and snacks for festive gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - Green grapes, 1 cup
02 - Kiwi, peeled and sliced, 1 cup
03 - Cucumber, sliced, 1 cup
04 - Snap peas, trimmed, 1 cup
05 - Green apple, sliced, 1 cup
06 - Celery sticks, ½ cup

→ Cheeses and Dips

07 - Guacamole, 1 cup
08 - Spinach or herbed cream cheese, ½ cup
09 - White cheddar or pepper jack cheese, cubed, 1 cup

→ Savory Snacks

10 - Green tortilla chips or pita chips, 1 cup
11 - Edamame, steamed and lightly salted, 1 cup
12 - Green olives, ½ cup
13 - Pistachios, shelled, ½ cup

→ Sweet Treats

14 - Mint chocolate candies, ½ cup
15 - Green gummy candies, ½ cup
16 - Chocolate-dipped pretzels with green sprinkles, ½ cup

→ Garnishes

17 - Fresh mint leaves, for decoration

# How To Make It:

01 - Wash and prepare all fresh produce. Slice fruits and vegetables according to specifications for optimal presentation and ease of consumption.
02 - Arrange guacamole and cream cheese in small bowls and place them on the board as anchor points for the arrangement.
03 - Organize fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and savory snacks around the dips, grouping similar colors and textures together for visual appeal and balanced distribution.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with sweet treats and pistachios to create a complete and visually cohesive presentation.
05 - Garnish the board with fresh mint leaves scattered throughout for a festive and celebratory appearance.
06 - Serve immediately with small plates and napkins for guests to assemble their selections.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, which means you can actually enjoy your party instead of being tied to the stove.
  • Every guest finds something they crave, whether they're reaching for crispy snap peas or sneaking the chocolate-covered pretzels.
  • It looks impressive enough to photograph but takes only 25 minutes to pull together.
02 -
  • Don't slice produce too far in advance or it oxidizes and looks tired—aim for no more than four hours ahead, or embrace a slight browning as that rustic, real-kitchen vibe.
  • Temperature matters more than people think: keep dips and cheeses cool until the last moment, because nothing deflates a snack board's appeal like warm guacamole that's turned brown.
03 -
  • Buy one extra bunch of mint and keep it in the fridge—a few fresh leaves tucked into gaps halfway through the party make it look like you just refreshed everything.
  • Group similar textures together with different colors next to them: creamy white cheese next to bright kiwi, crispy chips next to soft grapes, salty olives next to sweet candies.
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