Lucky Four-Leaf Clover Snack (Print Version)

A fun clover-shaped snack using fresh cucumber, cheddar, grapes, and celery for a vibrant touch.

# Ingredient List:

→ Clover Leaves

01 - 16 round cucumber slices (approximately 0.25 inch thick)
02 - 16 thin round cheddar cheese slices, cookie-cutter cut to match cucumber size

→ Clover Center

03 - 4 small green grapes or cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Stem

04 - 4 celery sticks, trimmed to 3 inches or 4 thin pretzel rods

→ Garnish (optional)

05 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese or hummus to adhere components
06 - Fresh parsley or dill, finely chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - Slice cucumbers, cut cheese rounds using a cookie cutter to match cucumber slices, halve grapes or cherry tomatoes, and trim celery sticks or pretzel rods to 3 inches.
02 - On a serving plate, position four cucumber slices in a cloverleaf pattern with edges slightly overlapping.
03 - Place a cheddar cheese slice atop each cucumber to form the leaf shape.
04 - Set a halved grape or cherry tomato in the center where the four leaves meet.
05 - Lay a celery stick or pretzel rod as the stem, tucking one end gently beneath the leaves.
06 - Use a small amount of cream cheese or hummus as adhesive to hold parts together, if needed.
07 - Sprinkle finely chopped fresh herbs over the snack for added color and aroma, if desired.
08 - Construct each clover snack by repeating the above steps for all four servings.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It's so simple that even young kids can help arrange the pieces, making it perfect for involving everyone in the kitchen
  • Takes just 15 minutes from start to table, which means you can throw it together for last-minute gatherings without stress
  • Naturally vegetarian and can easily become gluten-free, so it works for almost any dietary need at your party
02 -
  • Slice your cucumbers as evenly as possible—thick spots won't hold the cheese rounds as elegantly as thin ones, and they become awkward to eat
  • Pat your cucumber slices dry with a paper towel before assembling. Any moisture is the enemy of a well-assembled clover, and it'll help your cheese and toppings stick naturally
03 -
  • Chill everything for 30 minutes before serving—cold vegetables hold their shape better and taste crisper, making the whole presentation feel more polished
  • Use a very sharp knife when slicing cucumbers; a dull blade crushes the cells and makes them weep liquid that ruins your cheese adhesion
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