Emerald City Vibrant Snack Board (Printable)

A fresh green snack board featuring apples, limes, pesto, and olives. Ideal for gatherings and light bites.

# Components:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
02 - 2 limes, sliced into rounds or wedges

→ Condiments

03 - 1/2 cup pesto (basil or arugula, store-bought or homemade)

→ Snacks

04 - 1 cup pitted green olives (Castelvetrano or Manzanilla)

# Method:

01 - Wash and dry the Granny Smith apples and limes thoroughly.
02 - Cut the apples thinly and arrange them evenly across the serving board.
03 - Cut the limes into rounds or wedges and distribute them between the apple slices for contrast.
04 - Spoon the pesto into a small bowl and place it on the board for dipping.
05 - Scatter the pitted green olives around the apples and limes, filling gaps to add texture and visual appeal.
06 - Serve immediately to preserve the freshness of the apples and vibrant colors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, which means you can entertain without stress.
  • The contrast of tart limes, sweet apples, salty olives, and herbaceous pesto creates surprising depth in every bite.
  • It's naturally vegetarian, gluten-free, and flexible enough to adapt to whatever you have on hand.
02 -
  • A light brush of fresh lime juice on your apple slices is non-negotiable if you're prepping more than a few minutes ahead—it stops browning in its tracks and tastes better too.
  • Don't underestimate the power of pitting your olives ahead of time; it makes eating from the board infinitely more pleasant and means people won't be nervously fishing for pits.
03 -
  • A slightly warmed serving board brings out the colors even more—nothing extreme, just five minutes in a warm oven makes the greens pop.
  • Keep a small citrus juicer nearby when serving so guests can squeeze fresh lime over the apples and olives if they want that extra tang.
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