Picnic Basket Snack Board (Printable Version)

A colorful mix of cheeses, fruits, nuts, and breads ideal for sharing outdoors.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled

→ Meats (optional)

04 - 2.8 oz sliced salami
05 - 2.8 oz prosciutto

→ Crackers & Bread

06 - 1 cup assorted crackers
07 - 1 small baguette, sliced

→ Fruits

08 - 1 cup red grapes
09 - 1 apple, sliced
10 - ½ cup dried apricots

→ Vegetables

11 - 1 cup baby carrots
12 - 1 cup cucumber rounds
13 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes

→ Nuts & Extras

14 - ⅓ cup roasted almonds
15 - ¼ cup olives
16 - ¼ cup hummus
17 - 2 tbsp honey

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Distribute all cheeses and meats evenly on a large portable board or platter.
02 - Fill remaining spaces with assorted crackers, baguette slices, and fresh fruits.
03 - Group baby carrots, cucumber rounds, and cherry tomatoes by type to enhance visual appeal.
04 - Distribute roasted almonds and olives evenly across the board.
05 - Spoon hummus and honey into small containers or ramekins and add to the board.
06 - Seal tightly with plastic wrap or place in a picnic-safe container until ready to serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Portable and easy to assemble
  • Variety of sweet and savory flavors
02 -
  • Pack cold items in insulated bags with ice packs to keep fresh
  • Substitute meats with roasted chickpeas or extra nuts for a vegetarian option
03 -
  • Arrange ingredients by color for an appealing display
  • Choose fresh seasonal fruits for best flavor and texture
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