Lucky Four-Leaf Clover Snack (Print Version)

A colorful snack featuring cucumber, cheddar, grapes, and herbs in a charming clover shape.

# Components:

→ Clover Leaves

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

→ Clover Center

03 - 4 small green grapes or cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Stem

04 - 4 celery sticks, cut to 3-inch length, or 4 thin pretzel rods

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# Directions:

01 - Slice cucumbers into rounds of 1/4 inch thickness, cut cheese into matching rounds with a cookie cutter, halve grapes or cherry tomatoes, and trim celery sticks or pretzel rods to 3-inch lengths.
02 - On a serving plate, overlap four cucumber slices slightly in a clover-leaf formation.
03 - Place one cheddar cheese round atop each cucumber slice to form the leaves.
04 - Set a halved grape or cherry tomato at the center point where the four leaves meet.
05 - Position a celery stick or pretzel rod as the stem, tucking one end slightly beneath the clover leaves.
06 - Apply a small amount of cream cheese or hummus to hold the pieces together if necessary.
07 - Sprinkle with freshly chopped herbs to enhance color and flavor, if desired.
08 - Repeat the arrangement steps for each individual clover snack.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're foolproof enough for kids to help make, turning snack prep into a fun craft project that everyone will want to eat
  • Takes just 15 minutes from start to table, perfect for when you need something festive without the fuss
  • Works for any occasion—St. Patrick's Day, spring parties, lunchboxes, or just because you want to eat something that makes you smile
02 -
  • Slice your cucumbers all about the same thickness, or some will tilt and throw off your whole clover shape—it's worth taking an extra minute to be consistent
  • Don't skip the overlapping step when arranging the leaves. That slight overlap is what makes it look like an actual clover instead of four random slices
03 -
  • Keep your cookie cutter (or knife) warm under running water and dry it between cuts—it makes cleaner cheese rounds every time
  • Arrange your clovers on the plate just before serving, and they'll look fresh and perfect instead of slightly wilted
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