Grad Party Snack Board (Print Version)

A vibrant mix of sweet and savory bites, ideal for entertaining guests at a grad party.

# What You'll Need:

→ Savory Bites

01 - 7 oz cheddar cheese cubes
02 - 7 oz salami slices
03 - 7 oz turkey or ham roll-ups
04 - 1 cup mixed olives
05 - 1 cup roasted nuts (almonds, cashews, or mixed)
06 - 1 cup baby carrots
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
08 - 1 cup cucumber slices
09 - 1 cup mini pretzels
10 - 1 box assorted crackers

→ Sweet Bites

11 - 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzels
12 - 1 cup assorted berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
13 - 1 cup grapes
14 - 1 cup mini cookies or macarons
15 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
16 - 1/2 cup gummy candies
17 - 1/2 cup yogurt-covered raisins

→ Dips and Spreads

18 - 1 cup hummus
19 - 1 cup ranch dip or tzatziki
20 - 1/2 cup honey or fruit preserves

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange all savory items including cheese, meats, olives, nuts, vegetables, pretzels, and crackers in separate groups on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Fill small bowls with hummus, ranch dip or tzatziki, and honey or fruit preserves. Place them evenly around the board.
03 - Add sweet items including chocolate pretzels, berries, grapes, cookies, dried fruit, and candies in clusters between the savory items for color contrast and visual variety.
04 - Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately with toothpicks or small tongs for easy access.
05 - Replenish individual items as needed throughout the party to maintain an attractive and abundant presentation.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, so you can spend your energy on making the board look showstopping instead of stressing over a stove.
  • It feeds a crowd without forcing you to commit to one flavor, since everyone picks exactly what they want.
  • The sweet and savory mix means you're covering every craving that walks by, from the serious snacker to the person who only came for the chocolate.
02 -
  • Arrange everything within an hour of serving so fresh items like berries and cucumbers don't have time to weep or wilt, and the board stays crisp and inviting.
  • The way you arrange things matters more than having perfect quantities of everything—clusters and visual rhythm make people want to dive in, while a jumbled mess makes them hesitant.
03 -
  • Buy most items already prepared—sliced cheeses, pre-cooked nuts, pre-cut vegetables—so you can focus on the arrangement instead of standing at a cutting board for an hour.
  • Use odd numbers and clusters instead of neat rows, because our brains find asymmetry more interesting and it makes the board look more abundant.
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