Emerald City Green Snack

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced

02 - 2 limes, sliced into rounds or wedges

03 - 1/2 cup pesto (basil or arugula, store-bought or homemade)

04 - 1 cup green olives, pitted (Castelvetrano or Manzanilla)

01 - Wash and dry the Granny Smith apples and limes thoroughly.

02 - Cut the apples into thin slices and arrange them evenly across the serving board.

03 - Slice the limes into rounds or wedges and intersperse them between the apple slices for an appealing green presentation.

04 - Spoon the pesto into a small bowl and place it on the board for convenient dipping.

05 - Scatter the pitted green olives around the apples and limes to fill spaces and add texture.

06 - Present the board promptly to maintain the freshness of the apples and vibrant colors.

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It looks like a showstopper but comes together in fifteen minutes—no actual cooking required.
The tartness of lime and pesto against sweet apple and briny olives creates an addictive balance that keeps people reaching back.
It's the kind of board that works for a casual snack or as a sophisticated opener to a dinner party.

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Apple slices will brown if left exposed, but a light brush of lime juice buys you nearly an hour of freshness without making them taste citrusy.
The board comes together so quickly that you can actually assemble it just before guests arrive, which means everything tastes and looks its absolute best.

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Chill your apples and limes in the refrigerator for the hour before assembling; the extra crispness and coolness create a more refreshing eating experience.
Buy olives from the deli counter or a bulk section rather than pre-bottled—the flavor is richer and you'll have fewer brining liquid spills on your beautiful board.