Urban Grid Snack Platter (Print)

An eye-catching snack platter with pretzel grids and a mix of cheese, veggies, meats, and dips for easy sharing.

# Ingredients:

→ Streets

01 - 20 long pretzel rods

→ Cheeses

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

→ Meats (optional, omit for vegetarian)

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

→ Vegetables

07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1 cucumber, sliced
09 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
10 - ½ cup baby carrots

→ Dips & Spreads

11 - ½ cup hummus
12 - ½ cup ranch dip

→ Extras

13 - ½ cup mixed olives
14 - ½ cup roasted nuts (almonds or cashews)

# Directions:

01 - Lay out pretzel rods on a large rectangular platter in a grid formation to create streets and blocks resembling a city map.
02 - Distribute cheeses, meats (if using), vegetables, dips, olives, and nuts into the blocks, grouping each ingredient type separately for visual appeal and easy access.
03 - Place dips in small bowls and set them within or near the grid layout.
04 - Present immediately to guests, inviting them to pick and mix ingredients from different blocks.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that makes guests feel like they're part of something creative, not just eating another cheese board.
  • You can throw it together in 25 minutes, which means less stress and more time to actually enjoy your party.
  • Everyone finds something they love because you're basically creating a choose-your-own-adventure snack experience.
02 -
  • Arrange everything just before serving or your cucumber will start sweating and the whole board gets soggy—timing matters here, especially if it's warm out.
  • The pretzel rods are structural; lay them out first and be deliberate about your grid, because shifting them around after you've filled the blocks is a mess.
03 -
  • Cut your cheese and vegetables into pieces that are actually grab-able—not so big they feel awkward to eat, not so small they disappear.
  • If you're worried about things drying out, you can cover the whole board loosely with plastic wrap until 10 minutes before serving, and honestly, nobody will know.
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