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Snack Board Ideas for Parties

Build a festive snack board with a mix of sweet and savory bites—perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, and party platters. Flexible, fun, and easy to customize with dips, fruits, meats, or candy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cheese cubes (cheddar, gouda, mozzarella)
  • 6 oz salami or turkey slices
  • 2 cups crackers or pretzels
  • 1 cup veggie sticks (carrots, celery, cucumber)
  • 1 cup fresh fruit (grapes, berries, apple slices)
  • 1 cup assorted candy or chocolates
  • 0.5 cup nuts or trail mix
  • 2 small bowls dips (hummus, ranch, Nutella)

Equipment

  • large serving board or tray
  • small bowls/ramekins
  • cheese knife or spreader

Method

  • Arrange dips in small bowls on the board.
  • Place cheeses and meats around bowls.
  • Add crackers and pretzels in neat piles.
  • Fill in with fruits, veggies, and candies.
  • Sprinkle nuts and trail mix to fill gaps.
  • Serve immediately or cover until ready.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Swap meats for a vegetarian board.
Gluten-free: Use GF crackers.
Dairy-free: Choose non-dairy dips.
Kid birthdays: Add cupcakes or themed candies.
Alternate Methods: Mini snack cups (“cuterie cups”) instead of one large board. Or assemble on a sheet pan for easy transport.
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