Grad Party Snack Board - Belle Amezray

# What You’ll Need:

→ Savory Bites

01 - 7 oz cheddar cheese cubes

02 - 7 oz salami slices

03 - 7 oz turkey or ham roll-ups

04 - 1 cup mixed olives

05 - 1 cup roasted nuts (almonds, cashews, or mixed)

06 - 1 cup baby carrots

07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes

08 - 1 cup cucumber slices

09 - 1 cup mini pretzels

10 - 3.5 oz assorted crackers

→ Sweet Bites

11 - 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzels

12 - 1 cup assorted berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

13 - 1 cup grapes

14 - 1 cup mini cookies or macarons

15 - 1/2 cup dried apricots

16 - 1/2 cup gummy candies

17 - 1/2 cup yogurt-covered raisins

→ Dips and Spreads

18 - 1 cup hummus

19 - 1 cup ranch dip or tzatziki

20 - 1/2 cup honey or fruit preserves

# How To Make It:

01 - Arrange all savory items including cheese, meats, olives, nuts, vegetables, pretzels, and crackers in separate groups on a large serving board or platter.

02 - Fill small bowls with hummus, ranch dip or tzatziki, and honey or fruit preserves, then place them evenly around the board.

03 - Add sweet items including chocolate pretzels, berries, grapes, cookies, dried fruit, and candies in clusters between savory items for color contrast and visual variety.

04 - Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.

05 - Replenish individual items as needed throughout the celebration.

# Expert Advice:

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Zero cooking required means you can actually enjoy the party instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
It looks impressive enough to make people think you spent hours planning when really you just grabbed pretty things and arranged them.
There's something for everyone, so nobody feels left out or hungry.

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Don't assemble this more than 2 hours before serving or the vegetables get soft and the board looks tired instead of fresh.
Invest in small tongs or toothpicks because watching people grab with their fingers at a party is a health violation and honestly stressful to witness.

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