Emerald City Green Snack Board (Print Version)

Colorful snack board with apples, limes, pesto, and olives. Easy, fresh, and perfect for entertaining.

# Components:

→ 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 pitted green olives (Castelvetrano or Manzanilla)

# Directions:

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 apple slices for visual 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, filling gaps and adding texture.
06 - Serve promptly to maintain the freshness and vibrant appearance of the apples.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours planning when you actually threw it together in fifteen minutes.
  • The tartness of lime and pesto cuts through the richness of olives in a way that keeps you coming back for more.
  • It's the kind of board that works for a casual afternoon or an elegant gathering without any fuss.
02 -
  • If you slice the apples more than a few minutes before serving, brush them immediately with lime juice—it's not just flavor, it's insurance against browning.
  • The pesto will oxidize and darken if exposed to air for too long, so transfer it to a bowl as close to serving time as you can manage.
03 -
  • Slice everything by hand rather than in a food processor—you'll get cleaner edges and more control over thickness, which matters more than you'd think.
  • Chill your board in the fridge for ten minutes before assembling if your kitchen is warm; cold fruit stays crisper longer and tastes brighter.
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