Summer Party Nacho Board (Print Version)

A colorful board with crispy chips, strawberry salsa, melted cheese, and fresh toppings for summer gatherings.

# What You'll 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

# 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 layer.
05 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, gently combine the diced strawberries, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest and juice, salt, and honey or agave. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Remove the nachos from the oven. Carefully transfer to 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 leaves and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 35 minutes with minimal hands-on cooking
  • The strawberry salsa adds an unexpected sweet-tangy twist that elevates classic nachos
  • Perfect for sharing—this vibrant board naturally brings people together
  • Easily customizable for dietary needs: naturally vegetarian with gluten-free and vegan options
  • Beautiful presentation that looks impressive but requires minimal effort
  • Uses fresh summer strawberries at their peak for maximum flavor
02 -
  • Layer your chips strategically—place sturdier chips on the bottom and save delicate ones for the top to prevent sogginess
  • Don't overload with cheese—too much makes the nachos greasy; the amounts given are perfectly balanced
  • Keep some strawberry salsa on the side so guests can add more as they eat
  • Dice the avocado just before serving to prevent browning, or toss with a little lime juice
  • For crispier nachos, toast the chips in the oven for 3–4 minutes before adding toppings
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the sweetest, most flavorful salsa
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