Lucky Four Leaf Clover Snack (Printable)

A playful snack arranged as a four-leaf clover with fresh cucumber, cheese, grapes, and celery stems.

# Ingredient list:

→ Clover Leaves

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

→ Clover Center

03 - 4 small green grapes or cherry tomato halves

→ Stem

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

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Slice cucumbers and cheese rounds; halve grapes or cherry tomatoes; cut celery or pretzel rods into 3-inch sticks.
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 where the leaves meet.
05 - Position a celery stick or pretzel rod as the stem, tucking one end beneath the clover leaves.
06 - Use cream cheese or hummus sparingly to adhere components as needed.
07 - Sprinkle finely chopped fresh herbs over the arrangement for added color and flavor.
08 - Repeat the process to assemble all four clover snacks.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with zero cooking required—perfect when you need something impressive but don't want to spend all day in the kitchen
  • Kids and adults alike are drawn to the playful presentation, making it a guaranteed conversation starter at any gathering
  • Naturally vegetarian and easily customizable for dietary needs, which means you're not stressing about feeding different guests differently
  • The combination of crisp cucumber, creamy cheese, and fresh herbs creates layers of flavor that feel more special than the effort involved
02 -
  • Don't slice your cucumbers too thin or they'll wilt and lose their structural integrity—that 1/4-inch thickness is your sweet spot where they stay crisp but aren't so thick they look chunky
  • If you're assembling these more than an hour ahead, cover them lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate; the cool temperature keeps everything fresh and the cheddar slightly firm, which actually helps everything hold together better
  • Use a really sharp knife for both cucumbers and cheese—it makes cleaner cuts that look intentional rather than struggling, and the presentation is half the appeal here
03 -
  • Dry your cucumber slices gently with a paper towel before assembling—any excess moisture makes everything slip around and prevents the cheese from sticking properly
  • If you don't have a round cookie cutter, cut cheese into rough squares or simply layer the whole slices; sometimes imperfection is more charming and shows these came from a real kitchen, not a fancy catering company
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