Appetizer or Snack Party Tray
Elevate your next gathering with this stunning Appetizer or Snack Party Tray, a no-cook crowd-pleaser that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This versatile tray bursts with a vibrant mix of textures and flavors, featuring cubes of sharp cheddar and spicy pepper jack cheeses, rolls of delicate prosciutto, and hearty hard salami slices. The freshness of seedless grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and crisp baby carrots perfectly balances the richness of the meats and cheeses, while mixed nuts and olives bring depth and crunch. Serve it alongside a medley of crackers and creamy hummus for the ultimate dipping and pairing experience. Ready in just 25 minutes, this 12-serving tray is a feast for both the eyes and the palate, making it ideal for any party or casual snack spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cheddar cheese block
- 8 oz Pepper jack cheese block
- 12 oz Hard salami slices
- 8 oz Prosciutto slices
- 2 cups Seedless grapes
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Mixed nuts
- 1 cup Mixed olives
- 1 whole Cucumber
- 1 cup Baby carrots
- 8 oz Crackers
- 1 cup Hummus
Instructions
Start by preparing the cheeses. Cut the cheddar and pepper jack cheese blocks into bite-sized cubes. Arrange them on the tray, grouping them together for easy selection.
Roll the prosciutto slices into small spirals and fan them out on the tray. Stack the hard salami slices in neat piles or fold them in quarters for variety.
Wash and thoroughly dry the seedless grapes, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and arrange them on the tray alongside the cherry tomatoes and grapes.
Position the baby carrots in a section of the tray, creating a vibrant pop of color.
Pour the mixed olives and mixed nuts into small serving bowls and place them strategically on the tray to add different textures and flavors.
Fan out a variety of crackers in another section of the tray for guests to pair with the cheese and meats.
Serve the hummus in a small bowl or dish, placing it near the vegetables for dipping.
Arrange all items attractively to create a well-balanced party tray. Use decorative greenery or twigs of rosemary to add a finishing touch, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.5 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1438 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 576 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
