Urban Grid Snack Platter (Printable Version)

A city-inspired snack board using pretzel rods and assorted cheeses, veggies, dips, and nuts for interactive snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - 0.5 cup baby carrots

→ Dips & Spreads

11 - 0.5 cup hummus
12 - 0.5 cup ranch dip

→ Extras

13 - 0.5 cup mixed olives
14 - 0.5 cup roasted nuts (almonds or cashews)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Lay out the pretzel rods on a large rectangular platter in a grid pattern to resemble streets and blocks of a city map.
02 - Place cheeses, optional meats, vegetables, dips, olives, and nuts separately within each grid block for an attractive and accessible presentation.
03 - Transfer dips into small bowls and position them within or next to the grid for easy dipping.
04 - Present immediately to allow guests to select and combine their preferred items.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that looks way more impressive than the five minutes it takes to build.
  • Everyone finds something they love because the grid means endless mix-and-match possibilities.
  • Zero cooking required, so you stay calm and present while your guests arrive.
02 -
  • Place your dip bowls slightly recessed or tilted so nothing spills onto the blocks—learned that one the hard way during a crowded party.
  • Cut everything roughly the same size so pieces feel intentional rather than haphazard, and guests can grab without second-guessing portions.
03 -
  • Invest in a proper serving board with a raised edge; it keeps rolling ingredients contained and makes the whole thing feel intentional.
  • Arrange the platter so the most colorful elements catch light first—vibrant peppers and bright cheeses draw people in before they even taste anything.
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