Emerald City Green Snack Board (Printable View)

Crisp apples, zesty limes, savory pesto, and briny olives create a vibrant green snack board.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
02 - 2 limes, sliced into rounds or wedges

→ Condiments

03 - 1/2 cup pesto (basil or arugula, store-bought or homemade)

→ Snacks

04 - 1 cup green olives, pitted (Castelvetrano or Manzanilla)

# How to Make:

01 - Wash and dry the Granny Smith apples and limes thoroughly.
02 - Thinly slice the apples and arrange them evenly across the serving board.
03 - Cut the limes into rounds or wedges and intersperse them between the apple slices for a vibrant, dynamic presentation.
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 textural contrast.
06 - Present immediately to preserve the freshness of the apples and maintain vibrant colors.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, leaving you time to actually enjoy your guests instead of sweating in the kitchen.
  • The tartness of the apples and limes cuts through the richness of the pesto in a way that keeps you reaching for more.
  • You get to arrange something beautiful without any actual cooking skills required—it's pure assembly confidence.
02 -
  • Apples oxidize fast—even a light brush of lime juice keeps them looking fresh for hours and actually enhances the flavor rather than masking it.
  • A dull knife will bruise the apples instead of slicing them cleanly, so take a minute to sharpen yours before you start.
03 -
  • Keep everything cold until the last moment—a chilled board stays fresher longer and the flavors feel crisper and more alive.
  • The best boards are assembled no more than 30 minutes before serving, so everything is still vibrant and the apple hasn't started to soften.
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