Lucky Four Leaf Clover Snack (Printable Version)

Playful four-leaf clover snack with cucumber, cheddar, grapes, and celery stems for a festive touch.

# What You Need:

→ Clover Leaves

01 - 16 round cucumber slices, approximately 1/4 inch thick
02 - 16 thin round cheddar cheese slices, cut using a cookie cutter to match cucumber size

→ Clover Center

03 - 4 small green grapes or cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Stem

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

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# Steps:

01 - Slice cucumbers into rounds, cut cheese using a cookie cutter, halve grapes or cherry tomatoes, and trim celery sticks or pretzel rods to 3 inches.
02 - On a serving plate, form a clover shape by overlapping four cucumber slices slightly at the edges.
03 - Place one cheddar cheese slice on top of each cucumber slice to represent the clover leaves.
04 - Position a grape or cherry tomato half at the center where all four leaves meet.
05 - Lay a celery stick or pretzel rod beneath the clover leaves to resemble the stem, tucking one end slightly underneath.
06 - Apply a small amount of cream cheese or hummus if needed to hold the pieces together securely.
07 - Sprinkle freshly chopped herbs over the snack for added flavor and visual appeal.
08 - Repeat all assembly steps to create a total of four clover snacks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're almost too pretty to eat, which means your guests will actually pause and appreciate the care you've taken before diving in.
  • No cooking required means you can pull these together while everything else is happening in the kitchen, leaving you calm and present.
  • The combination of fresh, cool cucumber with the gentle saltiness of cheddar creates a surprisingly satisfying flavor pairing that keeps people reaching for just one more.
02 -
  • Slice your cucumbers just before assembling—once cut, they start releasing water that can make everything soggy within thirty minutes. If you must prep ahead, slice them and lay them on paper towels in the refrigerator, where they'll stay crisp.
  • The cheese round absolutely must be the same diameter as your cucumber slice, or the whole visual effect falls apart. If you don't have a cookie cutter, a knife and steady hand work fine, but that small round cookie cutter is genuinely worth finding because it makes you feel professional and the clovers look uniform.
03 -
  • Cut your cheese with a small cookie cutter the exact size of your cucumber round—it makes assembly faster and the clovers look restaurant-quality uniform.
  • Keep all your components cold before assembly, and work on a cool plate or board. Cold components stay firmer and fresher-tasting, and the whole snack will hold together better throughout serving.
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