Summer Party Nacho Board (Printer-friendly)

A vibrant platter featuring crispy chips, strawberry salsa, and classic nacho toppings perfect for summer.

# 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

# 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.
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 Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute entertaining
  • The unexpected strawberry salsa adds a fresh, fruity twist that surprises and delights
  • Fully customizable with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options to suit all guests
  • Interactive and shareable—everyone can dive in and create their perfect bite
  • Combines familiar Tex-Mex comfort with creative fusion flavors for a memorable dish
02 -
  • Use thick, sturdy tortilla chips that won't break under the weight of toppings
  • Shred your own cheese from blocks rather than buying pre-shredded—it melts more smoothly
  • Make the strawberry salsa up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate until serving time
  • Layer your cheese and beans strategically so every chip gets some of each
  • Don't overbake—remove the nachos as soon as the cheese is melted to prevent chips from burning
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