GIRL DINNER: WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN

tiktok trend

By: FOOD DRINK LIFE

Intended as a meal for one, Girl Dinner is a TikTok video trend of eating snacky foods — like charcuterie, nuts, cheese and crackers — for dinner.

what is  GIRL DINNER?

The first video of #girldinner was a dinner plate of bread, cheese, grapes and wine posted on May 12, 2023. By July, #girldinner was trending.

The tiktok trend

components

girl dinner

INGREDIENTS

Assorted cheeses

Fresh vegetables

Pickles and olives

Fresh or dried fruit

Bread and  crackers 

Spreads and dips

Nuts

Chips

Ready to make your own girl dinner? Swipe to learn our top tips and tricks.

Here's what you need to know

Girl Dinner Tips

01

Part of the fun of girl dinner is using up leftovers and snacky foods you have on hand. Fill it up with your favorites.

Use what  you have

02

Use a mixture of flavors and textures, like fresh and dried fruit or a blend of soft bread, crunchy crackers and nuts.

Variety is king

03

Be sure to include protein-rich items to make it a balanced meal. Use more fruits and vegetables than carbs.

AIM FOR BALANCE

04

Whether you throw all the ingredients haphazardly on a plate or arrange them artfully for a photo is up to you. 

TO STYLE OR NOT TO STYLE

girl dinner inspiration

FRENCH: Brie cheese, paté, grapes, jam, honey, baguette

MIDDLE EASTERN: Hummus, pita bread, tzatziki, feta, olives, cucumber

ITALIAN: Burrata, caprese salad, pesto, prosciutto, bread