Summer Party Nacho Board (Printable)

A vibrant platter of crispy chips, strawberry salsa, and classic toppings ideal for summer sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tortilla Chips

01 - 10 oz tortilla chips (choose gluten-free if needed)

→ Strawberry Salsa

02 - 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
03 - ½ small red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
05 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
07 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup

→ Nacho Toppings

09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
11 - 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
12 - 1 medium avocado, diced
13 - ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
14 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
15 - ¼ cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
16 - ¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)
17 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F
02 - Arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer on a large oven-safe board or baking sheet, overlapping slightly
03 - Sprinkle the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the chips
04 - Scatter the black beans over the cheese
05 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly
06 - In a medium bowl, gently toss together the diced strawberries, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest and juice, salt, and honey or agave. Set aside for flavors to meld
07 - Remove the nachos from the oven. Carefully slide onto a serving board or keep on the baking sheet
08 - Top the warm nachos with dollops of sour cream, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, pickled jalapeños, and black olives if using
09 - Spoon the strawberry salsa generously over the nachos or serve it in a bowl on the side
10 - Garnish with extra cilantro and serve immediately

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for last-minute entertaining
  • The strawberry salsa adds a unique sweet-and-spicy twist that elevates traditional nachos
  • Vegetarian-friendly with gluten-free options available
  • Easily customizable with your favorite toppings and dietary swaps
  • A vibrant, Instagram-worthy presentation that guests will love
02 -
  • Use a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack for the perfect balance of sharp and creamy flavors
  • Dice the strawberries into uniform small pieces for the best texture in the salsa
  • Warm your serving board slightly before transferring the nachos to keep everything warm longer
  • Prep all toppings in advance and store them in the refrigerator until ready to assemble
  • Serve immediately after adding toppings to prevent the chips from getting soggy
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