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Snack Board

A snack board assembled with fresh cherry tomatoes, sharp cheddar blocks, pretzels, basil, and loaded dips, offering a mix of textures and flavors. The ingredients are arranged in a casual, layered manner to create an inviting and colorful presentation. This dish emphasizes raw, assembled components without cooking, highlighting freshness and variety.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: casual
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint cup cherry tomatoes preferably ripe and fragrant
  • 200 g sharp cheddar cut into small cubes or blocks
  • 1 cup pretzels small or mini pretzels
  • handful fresh basil leaves whole or torn
  • 0.5 cup loaded dips such as hummus, tapenade, or cheese spreads
  • 2 cups watermelon slices optional, for added sweetness

Equipment

  • Serving platter or board
  • Small bowls for dips
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Arrange the cherry tomatoes evenly across one side of the serving platter, allowing their vibrant red color to stand out.
  2. Place the sharp cheddar blocks or cubes next to the tomatoes, creating a contrasting color and texture. Ensure they are accessible for easy serving.
  3. Scatter pretzels around the cheese and tomatoes, filling in gaps with their crunchy shape to add variety and texture to the board.
  4. Add small bunches or torn pieces of fresh basil leaves atop or around the arrangement, providing aromatic freshness.
  5. Spoon or dollop loaded dips into small bowls and place them on the platter, ensuring easy access for dipping.
  6. If using, intersperse slices of watermelon around the board for a colorful, sweet addition, creating a visual balance with the savory ingredients.