Savory snacking is having a moment, from pickle plates to cottage cheese bowls and protein popcorn. I put together 25 easy-to-find pickles, chips, crackers, dips and cheeses that make a snack board come together without any cooking. (Note: This list ...
These crisp, cold-case pickles are the anchor of any savory snack plate, which fits the pickled-everything trend. I think they suit anyone building a girl-dinner board or a lunch with chips. Grab a jar and eat them straight from the fridge.
Claussen Kosher Dill Pickle Spears, 24 fl. oz. Jar
A fresh-style pickle from the refrigerated aisle that I like for its garlicky, herby brine and big crunch. It suits pickle fans who want something bolder than a standard dill. Worth picking up if you eat pickles straight from the jar.
Dill Spears
A sweet-and-spicy pickle with a cult following, which suits anyone who finds plain dill too sharp. I like it on a sandwich or beside a cheese plate. Buy it if you want one jar that surprises guests.
Wickles® Original Pickle 16 OZ
Small, bite-size pickle pieces that are easy to snack on without slicing, which suits lunchboxes and desk drawers. I like how they are crisp but not too sharp. A good pick if you want grab-and-go pickles.
Snack'mms Kosher Dill Pickles
A single-serve pickle in a pouch that is a long-time favorite on snack lists and suits anyone who wants a quick crunch. I like keeping a few in my bag. Buy a small pack before committing to a box.
Van Holten's, Pickles, Jumbo Dill Pickle-In-A-Pouch, 5 Oz
A refrigerated, fermented-style pickle with a clean garlic and dill flavor that I use on burgers and snack boards. It suits anyone who likes a tangy, crisp bite. Pick it up if you want a classic done well.
BUBBIES KOSHER DILL PICKLES
Thick dill slices that I stack on sandwiches and burgers, and they suit anyone who likes their pickles crunchy and reliable. A pantry staple that stays on my list. Get a jar for the fridge door.
Mt. Olive Hamburger Dill Chips Pickles 16oz x12
A tangy, vinegary chip that pairs naturally with the pickled-snack trend and suits anyone who likes salty and sour together. I like it for movie nights. Grab a bag for a snack plate.
LAY'S® Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips
Thick kettle chips with a spicy Cajun seasoning that suit anyone who wants heat on a snack board. I like them with a cool dip to balance the kick. Buy a bag if you want something louder than plain chips.
Sturdy, lightly salted tortilla chips made without grains, which suit gluten-free eaters and anyone who needs a strong dipper. I like them for dips and salsa. Worth picking up for a mixed snack plate.
Siete, Grain Free Tortilla Chips, 5 oz, Sprinkle of Sea Salt
A sharp, tangy chip for people who like a sour bite with their salt, and it fits right in with the savory-snack trend. I like pairing it with a pickle spear. Grab a bag for a late-night snack plate.
Kettle Brand Sea Salt & Vinegar Chips 13oz
A thick, crunchy kettle chip with a simple salty flavor that suits anyone who wants a plain chip for dips and cheese. I keep a bag for party boards. Pick it up if you prefer a classic style.
Cape Cod Original Chips, 10 Count 1 Oz
A creamy cottage cheese that is a base for the cottage cheese tacos, dips and toast I keep seeing online. It suits anyone who wants a high-protein savory snack. Buy a tub to try on crackers or in a bowl with pepper.
Good Culture Organic Classic Cottage Cheese, 16 oz
A widely sold cottage cheese that I use in savory bowls and baked snacks, which suits anyone cooking along with the cottage cheese trend. I like a simple pinch of pepper on top. Worth buying if you want an easy, protein-rich base.
Daisy Pure and Natural Low Fat Cottage Cheese
A popcorn snack with added protein in a few flavors that I keep seeing in the high-protein snack trend. It suits anyone who wants a popcorn bag that fills them up more. Look for the plain or white cheddar flavor first.
Khloud by Khloé Kardashian | Snacking is Looking Up · Khloud
A creamy, herby spreadable cheese that makes a pairing for crackers and chips on a savory plate. I like it for easy hosting and quick snacks. Pick up a wedge when you build a board for friends.
Boursin® Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese
A sturdy, wheat cracker with a plain salty taste that works as a base for cheese, pickles and spreads. It suits anyone building a snack plate. I would grab a box for the pantry and keep it for boards.
Triscuit Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers
A light, crisp cracker made with almond flour, which suits gluten-free snackers and anyone who wants a cleaner label. I like them with cheese and olives. Get them if regular wheat crackers do not agree with you.
Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers Sea Salt
A seedy, crunchy gluten-free cracker that holds up under thick dips and soft cheese. It suits anyone who wants a sturdy cracker for a board. I like pairing it with cottage cheese or goat cheese.
Original – Mary's Gone Crackers
Buttery, mild green olives that come pitted, which makes them easy on a snack plate. They suit anyone who wants an easy savory bite alongside cheese. I would pick up a jar before a gathering.
Small, sweet-and-tangy peppers that add a pop of color and a little heat to snack boards. I think they suit anyone who likes a bright, pickled bite. Grab a jar and stuff them with cream cheese for a quick snack.
Peppadew Sweet Piquante Peppers Mild Whole 260g
Tiny French pickles that are crisp and tart, and they suit charcuterie plates and cheese boards. I like how they cut through rich flavors. Worth buying if you host or build snack boards often.
Maille French Extra Fine Gherkins
A chili-lime seasoning I shake over fruit, popcorn and chips for a salty, tangy kick. It suits anyone who likes bold, savory snacks. Buy a bottle and try it on cucumber or popcorn first.
Tajin Clasico Seasoning, Bottle 142g
A fiery rolled chip with a lime and chili flavor that matches the spicy side of the savory trend. I think it suits heat lovers who want a loud snack. Grab a bag if you want a strong, crunchy bite.
Takis Fuego 40 Count 1 oz Snack Size Multipack
A thick, plain Greek yogurt I use for savory dips and the yogurt-based snacks popular on social feeds. It suits anyone who wants a protein-rich base. Get the plain tub and add herbs, garlic or hot honey.