Emerald City Green Board (Print View)

A vibrant snack board showcasing apples, limes, pesto, and green olives for a fresh, colorful appetizer.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
02 - 2 limes, sliced into rounds or wedges

→ Condiments

03 - 1/2 cup pesto (basil or arugula, store-bought or homemade)

→ Snacks

04 - 1 cup pitted green olives (Castelvetrano or Manzanilla)

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry the Granny Smith apples and limes thoroughly.
02 - Thinly slice the apples and arrange them evenly across the serving platter.
03 - Cut the limes into rounds or wedges and distribute them between the apple slices to create a vibrant green presentation.
04 - Spoon the pesto into a small bowl and place it on the platter for dipping.
05 - Scatter the pitted green olives around the apples and limes, filling gaps to enhance texture and appearance.
06 - Serve immediately to maintain freshness and vibrant colors of the fruits.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, yet looks like you spent hours on it.
  • The color alone draws people in; this board is conversation before it's food.
  • Every element—tart apples, briny olives, herbaceous pesto—actually plays well together instead of just sitting nearby.
02 -
  • A light brush of lime juice on the apple slices really does prevent browning and doubles as a flavor boost.
  • The pesto will darken slightly if exposed to air for too long, so keep it in its bowl until the last possible second if you're very concerned about appearance.
03 -
  • Slice everything just before assembling—nothing kills the visual punch faster than prepped ingredients sitting around for an hour.
  • If you're making this ahead, wrap the apple slices and limes separately, then assemble everything fresh right before your guests arrive.
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