Easy Snack Plate Ideas (“Girl Dinner”)
A light, customizable snack plate—also known as ‘girl dinner’—featuring a variety of simple, balanced bites that come together quickly for a satisfying and fun meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for boiling egg)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack / Light Meal
- Method: No‑cook / minimal prep
- Cuisine: Fusion / Contemporary
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 oz. sliced deli turkey or chicken
- 1 oz. cheddar or goat cheese, sliced
- 1 c. baby carrots
- 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes
- 8 whole-grain crackers
- 2 tbsp hummus
- 1/4 c. grapes or berries
- 1 hard‑boiled egg
- Optional: a few olives or pickles
Instructions
- On a small plate or platter, arrange the deli meat and cheese slices.
- Add baby carrots and cherry tomatoes in separate sections.
- Place the whole‑grain crackers in a stack or fan.
- Put hummus in a small ramekin or directly on the plate.
- Arrange grapes or berries next to the veggies.
- Peel and halve the hard-boiled egg and add to the plate.
- Optionally, include a few olives or pickles for a briny touch.
- Serve assembled snack plate immediately or cover and chill for up to 2 hours.
Notes
- Mix and match based on dietary preferences—swap turkey for smoked salmon or cheese for plant-based alternative.
- Include nuts or seeds like almonds or pumpkin seeds for extra protein.
- Use sliced cucumber or bell pepper instead of carrots for variety.
- Prep components ahead of time and assemble just before eating to keep everything fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg