Lucky Four-Leaf Clover Snack (Printable Version)

A fresh snack shaped like a four-leaf clover using cucumber, cheddar, grapes, and celery or pretzels.

# What You'll Need:

→ Clover Leaves

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

→ Clover Center

03 - 4 small green grapes or cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Stem

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

→ Garnish (optional)

05 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese or hummus for adhesion
06 - Fresh herbs (parsley or dill), finely chopped

# How To Make It:

01 - Slice cucumbers, cut cheddar cheese into rounds with a cookie cutter, halve grapes or cherry tomatoes, and cut celery sticks or pretzel rods into 3-inch pieces.
02 - Arrange four cucumber slices on a serving plate in a clover-leaf pattern with edges slightly overlapping.
03 - Place a cheddar cheese slice on top of each cucumber slice to form the clover leaves.
04 - Position a grape half or cherry tomato half at the center where the four leaves meet.
05 - Position a celery stick or pretzel rod as the clover stem, tucking one end slightly beneath the leaves.
06 - Apply a small amount of cream cheese or hummus as adhesive to hold pieces together if necessary.
07 - Sprinkle finely chopped fresh herbs over the clover snack for added color and flavor, if desired.
08 - Repeat all steps to assemble each of the four clover snacks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes just 15 minutes but looks like you spent hours in the kitchen—this is the kind of thing that makes people think you're a kitchen wizard
  • Works for any occasion, whether it's St. Patrick's Day or a Tuesday when you want to sneak a little whimsy onto the table
  • Kids absolutely lose their minds over food that looks like something from a storybook, making lunchboxes and parties instantly more exciting
  • Completely customizable based on what you have in the fridge, so there's no pressure to hunt down specific ingredients
02 -
  • Cucumbers release water as they sit, so if you're making these ahead, pat them dry right before assembly and skip the cream cheese unless you really need the grip
  • The thickness of your cucumber slice matters more than you'd think—too thin and they flop, too thick and they lose that elegant look
  • These taste best within an hour or two of assembly when everything is still crisp and fresh, though you can prep all the components hours ahead
03 -
  • If you're prepping for a party, slice all your cucumbers and cut all your cheese ahead of time, but assemble the clovers only 1-2 hours before serving for maximum freshness and crispness
  • Kids love building these themselves—set out all the components and let them arrange their own clovers; the pride of creation makes the snack taste infinitely better
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