Urban Grid Snack Platter (Printable)

An interactive snack platter with pretzel grids, cheeses, vegetables, dips, and nuts arranged for a vibrant presentation.

# Ingredient List:

→ Streets

01 - 20 long pretzel rods

→ Cheeses

02 - 3.5 oz mild cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, cubed
04 - 3.5 oz mozzarella, cubed

→ Meats (optional, omit for vegetarian)

05 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey, cubed

→ Vegetables

07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1 cucumber, sliced
09 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
10 - 1/2 cup baby carrots

→ Dips & Spreads

11 - 1/2 cup hummus
12 - 1/2 cup ranch dip

→ Extras

13 - 1/2 cup mixed olives
14 - 1/2 cup roasted nuts (almonds or cashews)

# Directions:

01 - Place the pretzel rods on a large rectangular serving board, forming a grid that mimics streets and city blocks.
02 - Fill each block created by the pretzel rods with different ingredients such as cheeses, optional meats, vegetables, dips, olives, and nuts, ensuring sections are clearly defined for visual appeal.
03 - Serve dips in small bowls positioned within or next to the grid for convenient access.
04 - Present immediately, inviting guests to mix and match their preferred selections from the grid.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that lets everyone build their own flavor combinations without you hovering over a platter.
  • The grid structure means there's room for everything—cheeses, vegetables, meats, dips—so guests with different tastes all find something to love.
  • Zero cooking required means you can prep it an hour ahead and actually enjoy your own party instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Cut your cheese into cubes roughly the size of a postage stamp—too big and they're hard to grab, too small and they disappear into the crowd.
  • Arrange denser items like cheese and nuts first, then fill gaps with vegetables so everything gets its own visible territory in the grid.
  • If you're prepping ahead, keep ingredients separate until an hour before serving, then assemble the grid—this prevents items from drying out or wilting.
03 -
  • Store cheese in the coldest part of your fridge until serving, then set out only what fits on the board so nothing softens and slides around.
  • If pretzel rods won't stay in place, use a thin layer of hummus or cream cheese on the board to anchor them without being visible.
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