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Easy Fresh Veggie Tray Skewers Recipe Perfect for Healthy Snacking

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These fresh veggie tray skewers are a quick, colorful, and healthy snack option that combines crisp vegetables with a bright lemon-herb dressing. Perfect for last-minute snacks, casual get-togethers, or encouraging kids to enjoy veggies.

Ingredients

  • Cucumbers, sliced into thick rounds
  • Cherry tomatoes (bright red or yellow)
  • Bell peppers, assorted colors, cut into bite-size chunks
  • Snap peas or sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • Baby carrots, halved lengthwise if large
  • Fresh parsley or basil leaves
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil (3 tablespoons)
  • Fresh lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
  • Minced garlic (optional, 1 teaspoon)
  • Honey or maple syrup (1 teaspoon)
  • Feta cheese cubes (optional)
  • Olives (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash all fresh vegetables thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into about 1/4-inch thick rounds. Halve cherry tomatoes if large, or keep whole if bite-sized. Cut bell peppers into roughly 1-inch squares. Trim snap peas by snapping off their stems.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of minced garlic if using. Season lightly with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  3. Thread the veggies onto wooden or bamboo skewers in a pattern: cucumber slice, cherry tomato, bell pepper chunk, snap pea, and baby carrot piece. Repeat or mix for variety until the skewer is nearly full, leaving about an inch at the end for holding. Alternate feta cheese cubes or olives between vegetables if using.
  4. Lay the skewers on a serving platter and gently brush or drizzle the lemon-herb dressing over them. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or basil on top, then finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper.
  5. Serve immediately or chill the skewers in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes for best crunch. If preparing ahead, cover and refrigerate assembled skewers and add dressing just before serving to keep veggies crisp.

Notes

Soaking wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes is optional but recommended if you plan to grill or roast later. Avoid forcing veggies tightly on skewers to maintain crunch. Make dressing just before drizzling for freshest flavor. Skewers can be prepped ahead but add dressing just before serving to keep veggies crisp.

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