Savory Snack Plate Assortment (Printable)
Colorful selection of veggies, cheeses, meats, dips, and crunchy additions, perfect for sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
02 - 1 cup cucumber slices
03 - 1 cup baby carrots
04 - 1/2 cup radishes, halved
→ Cheeses
05 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
06 - 3.5 oz creamy brie cheese, sliced
→ Cured Meats
07 - 2.8 oz prosciutto
08 - 2.8 oz salami
→ Crunchy Accompaniments
09 - 1 cup assorted crackers
10 - 1/2 cup roasted nuts (almonds or cashews)
→ Dips
11 - 1/2 cup hummus
12 - 1/2 cup tzatziki
→ Garnishes
13 - Fresh herbs such as parsley or chives
14 - Mixed olives (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Thoroughly wash and dry all vegetables. Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, baby carrots, and halved radishes in an organized manner on a large serving platter.
02 - Slice brie and cube cheddar cheese; display them on the platter separated for accessibility.
03 - Fold or roll the prosciutto and salami, placing them beside the cheeses.
04 - Pile crackers and roasted nuts in neat clusters around the perimeter of the platter.
05 - Portion hummus and tzatziki into individual small bowls; place the bowls onto the serving platter.
06 - Sprinkle fresh herbs across the platter and scatter mixed olives if desired.
07 - Present immediately to guests.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Easy to customize for vegetarians and meat lovers alike
- Perfect for casual gatherings or last minute guests
- No cooking needed just assemble and enjoy
- Balance of fresh crisp veggies creamy cheeses and salty cured meats
02 -
- Rich in protein and fiber due to the mix of meats cheeses nuts and veggies
- Works for nearly any occasion or season
- Flexible for guests with allergies just adjust crackers dips and omit meats
03 -
- Always slice and arrange ingredients just before serving for maximum flavor and texture
- Lay down a bed of lettuce leaves or parchment if you want to keep crackers crisp Organize dips near their best veggie matches for easy snacking I learned to keep extra crackers nearby so the platter never looks picked over during longer gatherings