Summer Party Nacho Board (Printable)

Crispy chips topped with fresh strawberry salsa and classic nacho fixings for summer get-togethers.

# What You Need:

→ Tortilla Chips

01 - 10 oz tortilla chips, choose gluten-free if needed

→ Strawberry Salsa

02 - 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
03 - 0.5 small red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
05 - 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
07 - 0.5 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 - 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
14 - 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
15 - 0.25 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
16 - 0.25 cup sliced black olives, optional
17 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

# Directions:

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 layer
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. Set aside for flavors to meld
07 - Remove the nachos from the oven and 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for last-minute entertaining
  • The unexpected strawberry salsa adds a sweet-tart twist that elevates traditional nachos
  • Easily customizable to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets
  • A stunning, colorful presentation that looks as impressive as it tastes
  • Minimal cooking required—most of the work is simple assembly
02 -
  • Use freshly shredded cheese rather than pre-shredded for better melting and flavor
  • Don't overbake the nachos—pull them as soon as the cheese is melted to keep the chips crispy
  • Make the strawberry salsa up to 2 hours ahead, but add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning
  • For even distribution, drizzle any salsa juices over the nachos for extra flavor
  • If your board is too large for one oven rack, bake in batches or use two baking sheets
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