Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this vibrant and healthy Snack Board featuring a colorful rainbow of fresh fruits and green vegetables arranged beautifully with a festive clover-shaped bell pepper garnish. Perfect as a light, refreshing snack for gatherings or a fun centerpiece for your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup strawberries, quartered
- 3 clementines or small oranges, peeled and separated
- 1 cup pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup blackberries
- 1 cup red grapes
- Optional: kiwis, green apples
Vegetables
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 English cucumber, sliced into rounds
- 2 stalks of celery, cut into sticks
- Optional: sugar snap peas
Garnish
- Optional fresh herbs (such as parsley or mint)
Instructions
- Prepare the bell pepper clover: Cut the end off the green bell pepper carefully so it resembles a clover shape. Cut a small strip from the bell pepper to create a stem. Set aside for arranging later.
- Arrange the rainbow of fruit: On a large cutting board or platter, place the fruits in strips to form a rainbow pattern. Start with the strawberries, followed by the clementines (or small oranges), pineapple, green grapes, blueberries, blackberries, and finish with red grapes to create vibrant color bands.
- Add green fruits and vegetables: On either side of the rainbow, arrange the green fruits and vegetables, including English cucumber slices, celery sticks, and any optional green fruits like kiwi or green apple slices, to enhance the fresh look of the board.
- Place the bell pepper clover: Position the cut end of the bell pepper and the stem-shaped strip near the green section to visually represent a clover with a stem, adding a festive touch for St. Patrick’s Day.
- Garnish the board: Sprinkle fresh herbs such as parsley or mint around the board to fill in gaps and add an aromatic, decorative layer to the snack board.
Notes
- This snack board is best served fresh, but you can prepare the fruit a few hours in advance and refrigerate, covering tightly with plastic wrap to keep freshness.
- Feel free to customize the rainbow colors with seasonal fruits available to you.
- The optional green items and herbs add visual appeal and extra nutrients but are not required.
- Use sharp knives to create the bell pepper clover shape precisely and safely.
