Friends dropped in unexpectedly? Try making a Serbian snack tray. It’s easy to do, cheap and adds an interesting cultural twist to any occasion. It’s also a great late night treat and helps settle a stomach after drinking a lot of rakija, vino, slivovitz, and pivo! When I went to Kragujevac to visit relatives for the first time, my Great Aunt had this ready when we arrived late from the airport. Since the flight landed after 11 pm, this was just the right amount of food to nibble on after a long day in the air.
Lunch Meats (pepperoni, roast beef, ham, salami, your choice)
Pimento stuffed olives
Black olives that are pitted (seeds removed)
1 dozen hard boiled eggs cut into quarters
Feta cheese
Provolone cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Tiny carrots (optional)
Celery sticks cut into 1-2 inch chunks (optional)
Gherkin pickles either whole or sliced thin
Pepperoncini (little spicy green peppers)
Roasted peppers
Hot pepper rings
On a large serving plate or tray, lay down a thin layer of meats. Generously toss on the olives, pickles, and the peppers, being sure to drain them of any water first. Placing them on a paper towel will do the trick. Add small cubes of the cheeses (smaller than 1″ x 1″) and wedges of hard boiled eggs swell as the carrots and celery if you used them. There is no set arrangement. Be creative! Place ample toothpicks around the tray for snacking and serve with crusty bread slices cut in half!
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