Lucky Four-Leaf Clover Snack (Printable)

Playful clover-shaped snack with cucumber, cheddar, grapes, and celery for a fresh, festive touch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Clover Leaves

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

→ Clover Center

03 - 4 small green grapes or cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Stem

04 - 4 celery sticks, 3 inches long 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, cut cheese rounds with cookie cutter, halve grapes or cherry tomatoes, and cut celery sticks or pretzel rods into 3-inch pieces.
02 - Place four cucumber slices on a serving plate in a clover-leaf formation, overlapping edges slightly.
03 - Top each cucumber slice with a cheddar cheese round to form the clover leaves.
04 - Position a halved grape or cherry tomato at the meeting point of the four leaves.
05 - Set a celery stick or pretzel rod as the stem, tucking one end beneath the leaves.
06 - Use cream cheese or hummus sparingly to adhere parts as needed.
07 - Sprinkle finely chopped fresh herbs over the snack for added flavor and visual appeal.
08 - Prepare remaining clover snacks following the previous steps.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes just 15 minutes but looks like you spent hours in the kitchen—the ultimate confidence boost when guests arrive
  • Kids and adults both go wild for the playful presentation, making it perfect for themed parties, lunchboxes, or surprising someone special
  • Every ingredient is already in your kitchen, and there's zero cooking involved, so you can make these while chatting with friends or helping little ones
  • It's genuinely nutritious while feeling indulgent, with fresh vegetables and protein that actually satisfies
02 -
  • Slice your cucumbers close to serving time—cucumbers release moisture as they sit, and soggy vegetables won't hold cheese properly or look crisp on the plate
  • The cream cheese or hummus is your secret weapon for keeping everything stable without adding visible glue; use restraint and you'll achieve an elegant, effortless look
  • Uneven ingredient sizes create chaos—make sure your cucumber and cheese circles are truly matched in diameter, or the whole arrangement feels off-balance and less striking
03 -
  • Use a small glass or the rim of a wine glass if you don't have a cookie cutter—it creates perfect cheese circles with zero fuss
  • If your celery isn't tender enough, soak the sticks in ice water for 15 minutes first—they'll become crisp and almost sweet, perfect for contrast against the vegetables
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