Urban Grid Snack Platter (Print Version)

A city-themed snack platter featuring pretzel rods, cheeses, vegetables, and dips arranged in an urban grid formation.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 for vegetarians)

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 - 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)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - On a large rectangular platter or board, lay out the pretzel rods in a grid pattern, creating streets and blocks resembling a city map.
02 - Fill each block of the grid with different ingredients: arrange cheeses, meats if using, vegetables, dips, olives, and nuts in separate sections for visual appeal and easy access.
03 - Place dips in small bowls within or near the grid for convenient serving.
04 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to pick and mix their favorite blocks.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Zero cooking means you stay cool and present instead of sweating over a stove while people arrive.
  • It looks way more impressive than the 25 minutes of actual work you put in.
  • Everyone builds their own flavor combinations, so nobody's picking around food they don't want.
02 -
  • Prep your vegetables close to serving time—the second they're cut, they start drying out, and a sad-looking tomato ruins the whole urban vibe.
  • Those pretzel rods can slide around if your board isn't stable, so use something with actual weight and a flat surface, not a flimsy cutting board.
03 -
  • Use a board with raised edges so nothing rolls off when people are reaching in multiple directions at once.
  • Chill your cheeses before cutting so they hold their shape instead of getting greasy and soft.
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