Healthy Make Ahead Appetizers You Can Prepare in Advance

Ingredients

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 whole grain crackers
• 1 cup hummus
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
2. Prepare a platter with whole grain crackers topped with a spoonful of the tomato cucumber mixture.
3. In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic powder to create a creamy dip.
4. Arrange baby carrots and sliced bell peppers around the dip for dipping.
5. Cover all prepared appetizers and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving.

Notes

• Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best flavor.
• To add variety, consider swapping feta with goat cheese or adding olives.
• Prepare the yogurt dip a day ahead to deepen the flavors.

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