Lucky Four-Leaf Clover Snack (Printable)

Festive clover-shaped snack with cucumber, cheddar, grapes, and celery—quick, easy, and perfect for gatherings.

# What you'll need:

→ Clover Leaves

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

→ Clover Center

03 - 4 small green grapes or cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Stem

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

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# How to make it:

01 - Slice cucumbers, cut cheddar into rounds matching cucumber diameter, halve grapes or cherry tomatoes, and cut celery sticks or pretzel rods into 3-inch lengths.
02 - On a serving plate, position four cucumber slices in a clover pattern with edges slightly overlapping.
03 - Place one cheddar cheese slice atop each cucumber slice to form the leaves.
04 - Set a halved grape or cherry tomato in the center where the four leaves converge.
05 - Lay a celery stick or pretzel rod as the stem, slightly tucking one end beneath the leaves.
06 - Apply a small amount of cream cheese or hummus at contact points to hold pieces together if needed.
07 - Sprinkle chopped fresh herbs over the clover for decorative color and enhanced flavor.
08 - Construct remaining clover snacks following the previous steps.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Takes just 15 minutes from fridge to table—no cooking required, pure assembly fun
  • Kids and adults love building their own clovers, making it perfect for parties or lunchboxes
  • The combination of crisp cucumber, creamy cheese, and tart grapes keeps everyone reaching for more
  • Naturally vegetarian and easily adaptable to gluten-free or protein-boosted versions
02 -
  • Don't slice your cucumbers more than an hour ahead—they'll start to weep and become soft. Prep everything else early, then slice right before assembly.
  • If your cheese rounds keep breaking, they might be too thin or your cutter isn't sharp enough. Cold cheese is easier to handle than room-temperature cheese, so keep it in the fridge until the last moment.
03 -
  • Use a round cookie cutter slightly larger than your cucumber slices—it ensures your cheese rounds match perfectly and look polished
  • Keep everything cold until the very last moment; warm ingredients wilt and slip. Chill your serving plate too for extra insurance
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