Lucky Four-Leaf Clover Snack (Printable Version)

A festive snack featuring cucumber, cheddar rounds, grapes, and celery arranged in a clover-leaf style.

# What You Need:

→ Clover Leaves

01 - 16 round cucumber slices, approximately 1/4 inch thick
02 - 16 thin round cheddar cheese slices, cut with 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 long or 4 thin pretzel rods

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Slice cucumbers and cut cheese rounds uniformly. Halve grapes or cherry tomatoes and trim celery sticks or pretzel rods to 3-inch pieces.
02 - On a serving plate, place four cucumber slices in a clover-leaf formation with overlapping edges.
03 - Top each cucumber slice with a corresponding cheddar cheese round.
04 - Position a grape or cherry tomato half at the convergence point of the four leaves.
05 - Lay a celery stick or pretzel rod as the stem, tucking one end gently beneath the leaves.
06 - Apply a small amount of cream cheese or hummus to hold components firmly if necessary.
07 - Sprinkle finely chopped fresh herbs over the clover for additional color and flavor.
08 - Construct remaining clover snacks following the same process.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes just 15 minutes to create something that looks fancy enough to impress, which means you can pull it together last-minute for a party without stress
  • Kids genuinely get excited about eating vegetables and cheese when they're shaped like a clover—it's one of those rare dishes where fun and nutrition actually meet
  • Everyone at the table smiles when they realize what they're looking at, turning a simple snack into a moment of playfulness
02 -
  • Slice your cucumbers evenly—uneven thickness means some will tip while others stay stable, ruining your carefully arranged design. An even hand or a mandoline makes all the difference.
  • Room-temperature cheese cuts cleaner and looks better than cold cheese fresh from the fridge. Take it out five minutes before you cut it, and you'll see the difference immediately.
  • Don't over-fill with cream cheese or hummus. A whisper is enough to hold everything together. Too much and it becomes gloppy, and your elegant snack looks messy.
03 -
  • Keep a sharp paring knife on hand and make sure your cutting board is stable before you slice—clean, even cuts make everything that follows easier and more beautiful
  • If you're prepping these ahead, store the components separately in the refrigerator and assemble them within a few hours of serving. The fresher the cucumber, the better the entire snack tastes.
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