St Patricks Day Green Snacks (Printable Version)

A lively spread of fresh green fruits, cheeses, and candies for fun and flavorful entertaining.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - 0.5 cup celery sticks

→ Cheeses & Dips

07 - 1 cup guacamole
08 - 0.5 cup spinach or herbed cream cheese
09 - 1 cup cubed white cheddar or pepper jack cheese

→ Savory Snacks

10 - 1 cup green tortilla chips or pita chips
11 - 1 cup edamame, steamed and lightly salted
12 - 0.5 cup green olives
13 - 0.5 cup pistachios, shelled

→ Sweet Treats

14 - 0.5 cup mint chocolate candies
15 - 0.5 cup green gummy candies
16 - 0.5 cup chocolate-dipped pretzels with green sprinkles

→ Garnishes

17 - Fresh mint leaves for decoration

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Wash all fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly. Peel kiwis and slice into rounds. Cut cucumbers, green apples, and celery into bite-sized pieces. Trim snap peas and leave grapes whole.
02 - Transfer guacamole and cream cheese into small serving bowls. Position these bowls strategically on the large serving board to serve as focal points and organizational anchors.
03 - Arrange fresh fruits, vegetables, cheese cubes, and savory snacks around the dips. Group items by similar colors and textures to create visual balance and appeal.
04 - Distribute mint chocolate candies, gummy candies, chocolate-dipped pretzels, and pistachios throughout the board to fill empty spaces and add variety.
05 - Scatter fresh mint leaves across the board for festive decoration and aromatic enhancement.
06 - Place the completed board on the serving table with small plates and napkins readily available for guests.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes barely half an hour but looks like you spent the whole morning on it, which is honestly the dream for any gathering.
  • There's something for every craving on one board—crispy, creamy, sweet, salty—so nobody feels left out.
  • Once it's assembled, you're completely done, which means you can actually enjoy the party instead of fussing in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Prep all the fresh produce no more than a couple hours before serving—fruit oxidizes, vegetables get limp, and the whole thing loses its wow factor if it sits in the fridge too long beforehand.
  • The board doesn't need to be perfectly symmetrical or magazine-worthy; it needs to feel abundant and inviting, which actually happens more naturally when you're just being authentic about placement rather than obsessing over perfection.
03 -
  • Arrange everything the morning of but keep components refrigerated separately until the last moment, then assemble just before guests arrive—this keeps everything at its crispest and most visually stunning.
  • Add a tiny squeeze of lemon juice to your sliced apples and kiwis if you prep more than an hour ahead; this prevents browning and keeps the board looking fresh and intentional throughout the party.
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