Picnic Basket Snack Board

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This vibrant portable board combines aged cheddar, brie, goat cheese, and optional sliced salami and prosciutto for a savory touch. Fresh fruits like grapes and apple slices add natural sweetness, complemented by crunchy crackers, a sliced baguette, and crisp vegetables such as baby carrots and cucumber rounds. Roasted almonds, olives, creamy hummus, and honey complete the variety, arranged neatly on a large platter ideal for outdoor sharing. Cold ingredients stay fresh when packed with ice packs, and swapping meats for roasted chickpeas makes it vegetarian-friendly. Perfect for effortless assembly and beautiful presentation.

Updated on Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:13:00 GMT
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A vibrant, portable snack board perfect for outdoor gatherings, featuring a mix of sweet and savory components ideal for sharing.

This snack board has become my go-to for summer outings because everyone loves the variety and fresh flavors.

Ingredients

  • Cheeses: 100 g aged cheddar cubed, 100 g brie sliced, 100 g goat cheese crumbled
  • Meats (optional omit for vegetarian): 80 g sliced salami, 80 g prosciutto
  • Crackers & Bread: 1 cup assorted crackers, 1 small baguette sliced
  • Fruits: 1 cup red grapes, 1 apple sliced, 1/2 cup dried apricots
  • Vegetables: 1 cup baby carrots, 1 cup cucumber rounds, 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • Nuts & Extras: 1/3 cup roasted almonds, 1/4 cup olives, 1/4 cup hummus, 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

Step 1:
Arrange all cheeses and meats (if using) evenly on a large portable board or platter.
Step 2:
Fill spaces with crackers, baguette slices, and fresh fruits.
Step 3:
Add vegetables, grouping by type for visual appeal.
Step 4:
Scatter nuts and olives around the board.
Step 5:
Place hummus and honey in small containers or ramekins and add to the board.
Step 6:
Cover tightly with plastic wrap or secure in a picnic-safe container until ready to serve.
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We love gathering around this snack board during family picnics it brings everyone together over good food and conversation

Required Tools

Large portable board or platter, small containers or ramekins for dips, picnic knife, plastic wrap or food-safe cover

Allergen Information

Contains dairy (cheese), nuts (almonds), gluten (crackers baguette), and possible traces of soy (hummus). Check individual ingredient labels for allergens such as sesame (hummus) or gluten-free needs.

Nutritional Information

Calories 410, Total Fat 21 g, Carbohydrates 36 g, Protein 16 g per serving

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This snack board is a surefire crowd-pleaser perfect for any casual outdoor event.

Recipe FAQs

How can I keep the board fresh when transporting outdoors?

Pack cold items like cheeses and dips in an insulated bag with ice packs to maintain freshness until serving.

What are good vegetarian alternatives for the meats?

Swapping sliced salami and prosciutto with roasted chickpeas or extra nuts offers a satisfying vegetarian option.

Which fruits work best for this snack board?

Fresh red grapes, apple slices, and dried apricots provide a nice balance of sweetness and texture.

How should ingredients be arranged on the platter?

Group cheeses and meats first, then fill spaces with crackers, fruits, and vegetables for an appealing layout.

Are there any common allergens in this board?

This board contains dairy, nuts, gluten, and possibly soy; check all ingredient labels especially for hummus and crackers.

What beverages pair well with this snack board?

Sparkling water, lemonade, or chilled white wine complement the flavors and refresh the palate.

Picnic Basket Snack Board

An easy-to-prepare portable board combining cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers for sharing outdoors.

Prep time
20 min
0
Total Duration
20 min
Created by Plum Oven Sophie Warren


Level of challenge Easy

Cuisine type International

Servings made 4 Portions

Dietary details Meat-Free

Ingredient List

Cheeses

01 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 3.5 oz brie, sliced
03 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled

Meats (optional; omit for vegetarian)

01 2.8 oz sliced salami
02 2.8 oz prosciutto

Crackers & Bread

01 1 cup assorted crackers
02 1 small baguette, sliced

Fruits

01 1 cup red grapes
02 1 apple, sliced
03 ½ cup dried apricots

Vegetables

01 1 cup baby carrots
02 1 cup cucumber rounds
03 ½ cup cherry tomatoes

Nuts & Extras

01 ⅓ cup roasted almonds
02 ¼ cup olives
03 ¼ cup hummus
04 2 tbsp honey

How-To Steps

Step 01

Arrange cheeses and meats: Evenly distribute all cheeses and optional meats on a large portable board or platter.

Step 02

Add crackers and fruits: Fill the spaces around cheeses and meats with assorted crackers, baguette slices, and fresh fruits.

Step 03

Incorporate vegetables: Group baby carrots, cucumber rounds, and cherry tomatoes together on the board for visual balance.

Step 04

Distribute nuts and olives: Scatter roasted almonds and olives evenly across the board to add texture.

Step 05

Add dips and honey: Place hummus and honey in small containers or ramekins and position them on the board.

Step 06

Cover and store: Secure tightly with plastic wrap or place in a picnic-safe container until serving.

Equipment Needed

  • Large portable board or platter
  • Small containers or ramekins for dips
  • Picnic knife
  • Plastic wrap or food-safe cover

Allergy Advisories

Review each item for allergens and talk to your healthcare provider if unsure.
  • Contains dairy (cheese), nuts (almonds), gluten (crackers and baguette), and may contain soy (hummus).
  • Verify ingredient labels for additional allergens such as sesame or gluten-free requirements.

Nutrition info (per portion)

This nutritional overview is meant for general information. For medical concerns, ask a professional.
  • Caloric Value: 410
  • Fats: 21 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Proteins: 16 g