Emerald City Green Snack Board (Print)

A visually stunning green snack board highlighting fresh apples, limes, pesto, and olives for easy entertaining.

# 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)

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry Granny Smith apples and limes thoroughly.
02 - Cut apples into thin slices and arrange evenly on the serving board.
03 - Cut limes into rounds or wedges and place them intermittently among the apple slices for visual contrast.
04 - Spoon pesto into a small bowl and position it on the board for dipping.
05 - Distribute pitted green olives around the apples and limes to fill gaps and enhance texture.
06 - Present without delay to maintain the freshness and vibrant appearance of the apples.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a visual statement that requires zero cooking and fifteen minutes of your time.
  • Pesto brings umami depth while crisp apples and bright limes keep everything feeling fresh and alive.
  • Green olives add a savory anchor that makes this feel sophisticated, not just like a sad veggie platter.
02 -
  • Apple browning will happen fast—don't skip the lime juice step or you'll watch your board turn muddy within minutes.
  • Buy olives from the bulk section when possible so you can taste before committing; bitter olives will ruin the whole vibe.
03 -
  • Lime juice isn't just practical—it's transformative, brightening everything and adding a subtle tartness that makes people ask what's different.
  • Buy your olives last and taste them; one bad olive can pull the whole board down from something people treasure to something they pick at.
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