How to set up a snack platter?

We'll keep it simple—a snack board can be anything you want it to be. It can have your favorite meats, cheeses, jams, vegetables, berries, crackers and nuts. It can also be a board made up of fun finger foods like mozzarella sticks, cheeseburger sliders, chicken tenders and onion rings.

What do you put on a finger food tray?

Fun Finger Food Ideas for Kids Pigs in a Blanket. Excite the kids at your event with the best finger foods for a party. ... Chicken Tenders. Chicken tenders will always be one of the favorite finger food ideas for kids. ... Mozzarella Sticks. ... Chicken Taquitos. ... Pepperoni Pizza Rolls. ... Bean and Cheese Taquitos. ... Fish Sticks. ... Empanadas. More items... May 29, 2024

How to decorate a snack platter?

For cold meats or cheeses, let's use special serving boards - this is an elegant form of serving, thanks to which every snack looks really appetizing. Add to the main ingredient, e.g. raspberries decorated with mint. Other fruits, such as grapes, pieces of apple and pears, also go well with cheeses.

How do you design a platter?

Keep items in proportion . The centerpiece should not be so large or so tall that it totally dominates the platter. The garnish should enhance, not overwhelm, the main item in size, height, or quantity. The number of portions of garnish should be in proportion to the amount of the main item.

What's on a snack tray?

No one will get bored of the snack table at your next event thanks to this board's offerings. With a variety of fresh fruits, veggies, olives, cheeses, nuts, and crackers , it has everything you'd want from an appetizer.

How to make a snack table?

Think hot and cold. Designate a zone for warm foods and another for cool or cold foods, and place your serving platters and slow cookers on the table. Work backwards: Think about which foods can sit out safely the longest (chips, cut vegetables, cookies) and work backwards from there. Make dessert first.

How do you make a homemade snack box?

I just grabbed a couple of the salad boxes, and the dressing containers (+ lids) from my local grocery store, filled them up, and put a little personalized label on top . Don't forget to include a couple of napkins and a baggie for the garbage!

How to create the perfect snack tray in just three steps! (2024)

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It’s time to kick off summer and what better way thanwith lots of yummy snacks! Learn how to create the perfect snack tray in just three simple steps! I love to use an assortment of cheeses, fresh fruits and nuts, with a variety of meats, crackers and spreads!

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Ohh it’s officially that time of year again and I couldn’t be more thrilled! Can you believe Memorial Day weekend is here and July 4th is right around the corner?! Summer has always been one of my favorite seasons because there’s time totake it easy, get outside and relax by the pool with friends and family. We almost always have a huge cookout every Memorial weekend and this year I really wanted to impress my family with the perfect summer snack tray complete with lots of goodies, I knew everyone would love. So, off to Walmart to upgrade my summer! Walmart is so good about having everything I need for summertime celebrating and summertime snacking!

I have several snack trays on the blog, like this one with blueberry chia jam and one for fall time. The best part about cheeseboards or snack trays are they look so much more complicated than they actually are to put together. Zero cooking involved, always a huge crowdpleaser and they make the most beautiful centerpiece on any table. Snack trays like this one are one of those staple items that are amust when getting together with my friends because what could be better than cheese + Sabra Hummus + summer + Blue Diamond Gourmet Almonds + Nut-Thins…. tons of yumminess going on!

You can totally make this your own either by keeping it super simple or overflowing your tray with delicious flavors, textures and shapes. Keeping a nice variety is key and I’ve listed some simple steps to follow when building your killer snack tray!

Table of Contents

Step 1: Selecting your cheeses, spreads and dips

It’s great to have something for everyone.A few staples to have are a soft cheese like brie or semi-soft such as havarti, a firmer cheese such as aged cheddar, fontina or smoked gouda, and I also like to throw on a strong blue cheese as well because some people just love it! To accommodate anyone who might be on a dairy free diet and for those of us who really like a good hearty dip, Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is the perfect addition to your snack tray. I would suggest having a backup Sabra Hummus in the fridge because this stuff goes fast! It’s such a great summerdip for any picnic or poolside snack!

Step 2: Perfect pairings

That’s right, every snack tray needs flavorful accompaniments and I always like to have the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Here are some ideas for those little extra pairings:

Sweet –This can include fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries, grapes, cherries etc., dried fruit like cranberries or raisins, and a dollop of honey also tastes perfect on top of brie or other soft cheeses. I also like to use different types of jams along with homemade strawberry bruschetta; which tastes incredible on top of cheese and crackers! You can find the recipe for thestrawberry bruschetta below.

Savory– Here’s where you add your favorite charcuterie! I love to use a mix of spicy salami and prosciutto along with some olives andBlue Diamond Gourmet Almonds. Have you guys tried these yet? They are dusted with chef-inspired seasonings and can be paired well withcountless fine foods or enjoyed on their own. They sure do kick up any snack tray a few notches!

Step 3: Your cheese and Sabra Hummus needs a vehicle

Every snack tray and cheeseboard needs something special to place that cheesy goodness on or dip into that smooth creamy Sabra Hummus! Because I’m legit utterly OBSESSED with Blue Diamond Nut-Thins, that’s what we’re going with folks! Seriously guys these are THE best and they give you that perfect salty bite.

Nut-Thins have that wonderful crispy, crunchy texture and are made withReal Blue Diamond® Almonds and without artificial flavors. I also love that they’re wheat and gluten free.

Now that your snack tray is assembled, it’s time to dig in! Here’s a quicklittle tip:I always like to set my snack tray or cheeseboard outat room temperature for about 30 minutes to an hour before serving because this makes the cheese much softer and SO much more flavorful. Plus I mean who wants to eat cold cheese??

Okay so let’s talk about this delicious strawberry bruschetta. Not only does the bright red from the strawberries really POP on the tray, but this recipe is super easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious paired with all of the other deliciousness on your tray!!! I just love this recipe because it’s one of the easiest appetizers to make during the summer and is always such a hit. Ittastes fabulous with Nut-Thins, sliced baguette and cheese.I always like to add a little creamy goat cheese to my baguette slice and top it with this bruschetta.

Feel free to double or even triple this recipe if serving a large crowd. Here’s a tip, make your bruschetta the night before and let all the flavors marinate overnight! The result is tasty perfection.

Strawberry Bruschetta

Yield: 4 1/2 cup servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

A light, bright summer appetizer!

Author: Kim

Ingredients

2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine strawberries, balsamic vinegar, honey and fresh basil; mixing well. Serve immediately on toasted bread slices with your favorite cheese, or let bruschetta marinate overnight. Enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to double or even triple this recipe if serving a large crowd.Here’s a tip, make your bruschetta the night before and let all the flavors marinate overnight! The result is tasty perfection.

Author: Kim

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 50kcal, Carbohydrates: 12.1g, Protein: 0.7g, Fat: 0.3g, Fiber: 1.7g, Sugar: 9.6g

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