Urban Grid Snack Platter (Print view)

A vibrant snack spread featuring cheeses, veggies, and dips arranged in a grid of crunchy pretzel rods for easy sharing.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Streets

01 - 20 long pretzel rods

→ Cheeses

02 - 3.5 oz mild cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, cubed
04 - 3.5 oz mozzarella, cubed

→ Meats (optional)

05 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey, cubed

→ Vegetables

07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1 cucumber, sliced
09 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
10 - 1/2 cup baby carrots

→ Dips & Spreads

11 - 1/2 cup hummus
12 - 1/2 cup ranch dip

→ Extras

13 - 1/2 cup mixed olives
14 - 1/2 cup roasted nuts (almonds or cashews)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Lay out pretzel rods in a grid pattern on a large rectangular platter to simulate streets and city blocks.
02 - Place cheeses, optional meats, vegetables, olives, and nuts into separate blocks within the grid for organized presentation.
03 - Serve hummus and ranch dip in small bowls placed within or beside the grid for easy dipping.
04 - Present immediately for guests to enjoy interactive snacking by mixing preferred items from each block.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's stunning on the table and requires zero cooking—just thoughtful arrangement and maybe a sharp knife.
  • Guests become part of the fun by mixing their own flavor combinations instead of you deciding everything for them.
  • You can build it in 25 minutes and adapt it completely based on what's in your fridge that day.
02 -
  • Arrange everything just before serving; once cheese sits at room temperature, it can look a little tired within an hour.
  • Cut your ingredients a little larger than you think—thumbnail-size pieces hold their composure on the board better than tiny ones.
  • Pretzel rods are your hero here, so don't use soft or stale ones; they need to maintain their structure and that satisfying crunch.
03 -
  • Keep everything cold right until the moment you serve—chilled ingredients hold their structure and taste better, especially cheese.
  • Pretzel rods are surprisingly durable; line them up first, then build around them like you're laying track through an edible city.
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