Emerald City Green Board

# List of Ingredients:

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, such as Castelvetrano or Manzanilla)

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

02 - Thinly slice the apples and arrange them neatly across the serving board.

03 - Cut the limes into rounds or wedges and intersperse them between the apple slices for color contrast.

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

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

06 - Serve immediately to preserve the freshness and vibrant appearance of the apples.

01 -

It looks like a masterpiece but takes just 15 minutes, so you feel like a clever host without the stress.
Every bite is a mix of textures and flavors that keeps things interesting without requiring any actual cooking.
It's the kind of board that works for a quick snack, an impressive appetizer, or that random moment when people drop by.

02 -

Brush your apple slices with lime juice the moment you slice them—this isn't just about preventing browning, it's about infusing them with flavor so every bite tastes intentional.
The quality of your pesto matters more than anything else on this board; a mediocre pesto will make the whole thing taste flat, so don't skimp.

03 -

If you're making this ahead, slice everything but don't assemble until the last moment—store the apples and limes separately, keep the pesto covered, and arrange everything right before guests arrive.
Serve with something refreshing like crisp white wine or sparkling water with a lime wedge so people have something to sip between bites and the flavors stay bright.