Let’s Call It Dinner Grazers of the world, unite: Here’s how to assemble a no-cook, impromptu meal with our favorite snacky seafood picks for National Seafood Month. Share The charcuterie board, the girl dinner, the grazing dinner, the “picky bits”: whatever you call a plate of assorted good stuff that adds up to a meal, it’s been everywhere this year (and, perhaps, all years since the dawn of snacking). The truth is, we don’t need to tell you why it’s such a hit. A spontaneous, ad hoc dinner like this means no advance prep, no cooking, minimal cleanup—and if you assemble it wisely, real nutrition and delicious flavor. And because October is National Seafood Month, our easy dinner formula pivots around—what else?—our signature seafood packets. The No-Formula Formula The first rule of snacky, charcuterie board-style dinners is there are no rules. That said, consider these the gentlest of guidelines and thought starters. The key to staying full is protein, and with omega-3s and B vitamins, a packet of tuna or salmon is a nutrient-dense base to build your meal around. Beyond that, raid the fridge and the pantry: something crunchy, something fresh, something to dip. Arrange it all on a plate, and you’ve got yourself a proper seacuterie board. Pick a few from each category below and let your creativity lead you. The Protein You already know the value of this one. Don’t be afraid to double down with a couple of different options to keep life interesting. Tuna Salmon Sardines Smoked oysters Cheese slices Toasted almonds Baked tofu cubes Chickpeas Pistachios Salami The Fresh The crisp options here are great for dipping, while more flexible greens like butter lettuce work well for impromptu lettuce cups. Cherry tomatoes Cucumber spears Carrots Lettuce hearts, quartered Avocado Bell pepper Fennel wedges Radish halves Butter lettuce Cooked collard greens Gherkin pickles The Pantry Crunch The pantry holds a lot of potential if you’re well-stocked. Use your good judgement when it comes to whole grain choices versus higher calorie snacks. Crackers Toast Pita chips Breadsticks Tortilla chips Popcorn Parmesan crisps Rice cakes The Dippable Spreads Every great impromptu dinner needs a spread or two, and your favorite flavored tuna packet mixed with a little mayo is a dip of champions. Beyond that, the possibilities are vast. Hummus Olive oil and vinegar Salsa Guacamole Cream cheese Ranch dressing Red pepper spread Artichoke dip The Sweet Because all that delicious savory needs a little counterbalance—and a refreshing finish. Apple slices Grapes Dried cranberries Raspberries Blueberries Pear Dried apricots Pomegranate seeds And Remember… The point here is you work with what you have. Some nights it’s a feast, and some nights it’s whatever was on sale. In the end, both count as dinner.