Summer Party Nacho Board (Print)

Crispy chips topped with strawberry salsa and fresh toppings, perfect for summer sharing.

# Components:

→ Tortilla Chips

01 - 10 oz tortilla chips, gluten-free option available

→ 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish
  • The strawberry salsa adds a unique sweet-and-spicy element that elevates traditional nachos
  • Naturally vegetarian with easy gluten-free and vegan adaptations
  • Perfect for sharing—serves 6 people generously
  • Minimal cooking required, mostly assembly and fresh ingredients
  • Beautiful presentation that looks as good as it tastes
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the chips—a single overlapping layer ensures even cheese coverage and prevents soggy bottoms
  • Dice the strawberries small and uniform for the best salsa texture
  • Let the salsa sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop
  • Warm your serving board in a low oven before assembling to keep nachos hot longer
  • Add avocado and sour cream just before serving to prevent browning and maintain freshness
  • Use freshly shredded cheese rather than pre-shredded for superior melting
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