Ideas for a healthy party snack?

jhbullen

Hi,

I'm attending a get-together this weekend and would like to bring a snack / appetizer that is healthy and easy to prepare. I'm a little bored with my usual appetizers (guacamole, black bean dip, goat cheese) and would love to be inspired by something new.

Any ideas? Ideally, the recipe should:
- Be able to be prepared fairly quickly (in the evening after work, for example)
- Use only natural ingredients (no artificial sweeteners or over-processed foods)
- Go well with wine (it's for my neighborhood book club and, well, we should probably be called a wine club!)

Thanks in advance!
J

veniceit

Tzatziki, Hummus, and babba ganoush are pretty healthy if you make them yourself. Serve with veggie sticks and whole wheat pita bites.

Veggie thin crust pizza. Easy to make and very yummy. I use spinach, onion, zucchini, ricotta (low fat) and fresh garlic. They're about 100 cal a slice.

Have fun.

melodyg

Fruit and cheese tray!

kmparks24

Homemade Hummus!

elmct57

i would bring a fruit plate with a dip (which i won't use but the others will enjoy) that way i get my low glycemic strawberries, apples, orange sections and they enjoy the grapes, melons, pineapple, etc. At least one of the wines should complement fruits.

capemim

a new twist on caprese, mini low fat fresh mozzarella balls on skewers, alternate with cherry tomatoes and a piece of fresh basil. Just before heading out, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Really pretty presentation on a platter. Low carb, but has low fat protein and fresh veggies.

lisajohnny

I've made this numerous times for different events. It is called Ugly Dip!

2% Velveeta Cheese (1 block or you can use less depending on serving size)
1 can of Rotel tomatoes with chiles and onions
Optional: you can add a pound of lean ground beef or italian sausage

Serve with Tostitos or Pretzels