What’s nicer on a warm day than grazing snacks all afternoon or pick and mix bites for a light meal?
Aside from being tasty and festive, summer snack boards make it easy to cater to different food preferences (except for serious allergies of course). What’s more, these healthy platters often require little cooking – which is a big plus when it’s hot outside! You can also do the chopping and prep work ahead of time, so you can better pace your energy for social gatherings.
You can make your summer snack board as simple or elaborate as you want, with any ingredients you love, based around a specific cuisine or seasonal produce. It can be served as an appetizer when you’re lounging with friends or as a fun shared dinner with your family.
To build a meal-worthy snack board, star some healthy proteins (fish, deli meats, cheese, boiled eggs), add colorful vegetables and fruits with a matching dip, and choose some fiber-rich carbs if you like. Finish it off with a crunchy element like nuts, bread sticks or plain tortilla chips.
Get inspired by these 15 summer snack boards for easy entertaining – and pick and mix the bites you like!
Seafood Snack Boards
Tinned Fish Charcuterie Board from Walder Wellness
Easy Seafood Platter from Taste.com.au
Charcuterie Snack Boards
Melon and Prosciutto Platter from Honestly YUM
Greek Inspired Antipasto Platter from Half Baked Harvest
The Ultimate Keto Charcuterie Board from Keto Diet
Cheese Boards
Low FODMAP Cheese Board from Walder Wellness
Healthy Cheese Board Recipe from The Delicious Life
Summer Fruit and Cheese Board from Danilicious
Vegetarian & Vegan Snack Boards
Vegan Cheese Board from My Moonstone Kitchen
Vegan Mezze Platter from Crowded Kitchen
Mexican-Inspired Vegetarian Charcuterie Board from Fork in the Kitchen
Ultimate Summer Snack Board from The Curious Plate
Sweet Snack Boards
How to Make a Fresh Fruit Board from Fork in the Kitchen
Frozen Fruit and Nut Grazing Board from Gather and Feast
Dessert Charcuterie Board from Healthy Little Vittles
Tell me, what does your ideal summer snack board look like?
For more easy entertaining ideas, take a look at these shared meals for any time of day and 12 refreshing drinks for a hot summer’s day.