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Fresh Budget Veggie Platter Under One Dollar Easy Homemade Snack Ideas

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A fresh, budget-friendly veggie platter featuring simple, wholesome ingredients that deliver crunch, color, and flavor. Perfect for quick snacks, potlucks, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • Fresh carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
  • Cucumbers, sliced into rounds or sticks
  • Celery sticks, washed and trimmed
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Radishes, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Bell peppers, any color, sliced into strips
  • Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
  • For the dip (optional):
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil drizzle (extra virgin preferred)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly to remove dirt and pesticides.
  2. Peel carrots if desired and cut into sticks about 3-4 inches long and ½ inch thick.
  3. Trim ends of cucumbers and slice into ¼ inch thick rounds or sticks; optionally cut rounds in half.
  4. Trim celery by removing base and leafy tops; cut into 3-4 inch sticks.
  5. Rinse cherry tomatoes and cut in half; pat dry if very juicy.
  6. Cut bell peppers around the stem, remove seeds and membranes, and slice into thin strips.
  7. Optional: Clean and thinly slice radishes; quarter if large.
  8. Optional: Prepare dip by whisking together Greek yogurt, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth; refrigerate until serving.
  9. Arrange vegetables neatly on a serving platter in sections or colorful patterns.
  10. Garnish with fresh herbs for aroma and color.
  11. Serve fresh and chilled; let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes if refrigerated too long.

Notes

Dry veggies thoroughly after washing to prevent sogginess. Prepare dip fresh or the day before for best flavor. Store veggies in airtight containers lined with damp paper towels to maintain crispness. Customize veggies seasonally or by preference. Optional dip can be swapped for dairy-free yogurt or hummus for vegan diets.

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