Easy Spring Appetizers

Ingredients

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
• 1 bell pepper, diced into small pieces
• 1 cup radishes, sliced thinly
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1 cup arugula
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped finely
• 1 cup hummus
• 1 cup tzatziki sauce
• 1/2 cup pesto
• 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup goat cheese, softened
• 1 baguette, sliced into rounds
• 1/2 cup olives, assorted
• 1 cup nuts, such as almonds or walnuts

Instructions

1. Prepare the Vegetables: Rinse all vegetables under cold water to remove any dirt. Slice cherry tomatoes in half, cucumbers into rounds, and radishes into thin slices. Dice the bell pepper into small pieces and set aside the vegetables in separate bowls.
2. Make the Dips: If making hummus or tzatziki from scratch, follow your preferred recipe. For tzatziki, blend Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and fresh dill until smooth. For hummus, blend chickpeas, tahini, minced garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
3. Assemble Platters: On a large serving tray, arrange the sliced vegetables in colorful groups. Place small bowls of hummus, tzatziki, and pesto in the center.
4. Prepare Cheese: Spread goat cheese on slices of baguette for crostini or serve crumbled feta alongside olives.
5. Add Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle torn basil leaves, chopped parsley, and arugula over the platter.
6. Final Touches: Garnish with nuts around the edges of the platter and serve immediately.