This no-cook lunch turns a handful of satisfying snacks into a balanced plate. Creamy avocado and cheddar, salty olives and almonds, crisp vegetables, and seeded crackers make every bite a little different.
THE RECIPE
The All-Day Snacker
Prep10 min
Cook0 min
Total10 min
Serves1
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado, cube the cheddar, cut the carrot into matchsticks, and quarter the cucumbers lengthwise.
- Arrange the avocado, cheddar, almonds, carrot, olives, cucumber spears, and crackers in separate groups on a plate or in a divided lunch container.
- If packing ahead, press food wrap directly against the cut surface of the avocado. Keep the crackers in a separate dry compartment so they stay crisp.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature and snack on the components in any order.
Tips and Swaps
- Choose an avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure but is not mushy.
- For extra browning protection, brush the cut avocado lightly with lemon juice before covering it.
- Swap in another firm cheese, your favorite nuts, or any sturdy whole-grain cracker.
- Pack the crackers separately and refrigerate the remaining ingredients until lunchtime.
Recipe adapted from the cookbook page supplied by the site owner; directions rewritten with AI assistance. Featured image: AI-generated food photography.