The Ultimate Snack Plate

Create your mini charcuterie board for a snack that gives you all the variety you desire! Mix and match the following ideas or add your own to the list.

Serves 1

Ingredients:

Proteins and Fats

• Cheese: cheddar, swiss, mozzarella, jarlsberg, pepperjack

• Meats: salami, pepperoni, deli

• Nuts: plain, spicy, sweet

• Olives: green, black, kalamata

• Dip: hummus, ranch, guacamole

Starches

• Crackers: Triscuits, Wheat Thins, Ritz, water crackers

• Pretzels: regular, sticks, twists, chocolate-covered!

• Chips: tortilla chips, potato chips, spicy

Fruits and Veggies (with Dip)

• Crunchy veggies: carrots, cucumbers, sugar snap peas, bell peppers

• Berries: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries

• The classics: oranges, grapes, apples

• Melons: watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew

• Dried Fruit: apricots, raisins, dates, mango

• Pickled veggies: asparagus, carrots, beans

Directions:

Choose 3 to 7 foods from a variety of food groups to arrange on your snack plate. Get fancy with your presentation - we eat with our eyes first! Try new combinations next time and notice what brings you the most satisfaction.

Enjoy!