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New Year’s Ave Appetizer Ideas

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Today, I’m sharing my favorite New Year Eve Appetizer Ideas. A list of delicious, easy, crowd-pleaser, and pretty appetizers perfect for any New Year’s Eve Celebration!

All about those Apps!

To me, New Year Eve party’s and get together are all about the apps! Easy, bite sized finger foods your guests can graze on all night long to keep them full till midnight. So, today, I’m sharing my favs! Everything from pretty and impressive charcuterie boards to delicious dips and spreads to baked treats and crostini’s. You’ll have a full spread of delicious party foods your guests will love!

My Favorite New Year’s Ave Appetizers

Here’s a list of my absolute favs of New Year’s Eve appetizers:

Impressive Charcuterie Boards

Delicious Dips and Spreads

Baked Treats & Crostini’s

A few cocktails too!

No NYE party is complete without a pretty, bubbly cocktail. I’m obsessed with these:

Enjoy!

These appetizers will be a hit at any New Year’s get together. Enjoy!


If you make these New Year’s Eve appetizers please leave a comment below.  I absolutely love to hear from you guys and your thoughts on my recipes. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram or pin it on pinterest, cuz sharing is caring!

Avocado Toast Christmas Tree

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This avocado toast Christmas tree is the ultimate holiday brunch treat. Perfectly toasted whole wheat crostini’s topped with a bright, green avocado spread assembled in a tree shape. Then garnished with tangy goat cheese for snow and juicy pom poms for ornaments. Fresh basil is added below and on top to bring the tree to life. Finally, crispy bacon is placed at the bottom to resemble a tree trunk. It’s so easy to make but looks super impressive. The perfect way to start Christmas day!

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Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree!

Avocado toast is my favorite! So, I needed a way to find a way to make it festive to serve for Christmas brunch!

Enter, this adorable and delicious avocado toast Christmas tree.

Whole wheat crostini’s topped with a delicious, bright avocado spread, crumbled goat cheese, and pomegranate seeds. The avocado toasts are arranged in a Christmas tree shape. The goat cheese resembles snow and the pom poms look like little shiny ornaments. The basil adds freshness and helps enhance the tree effect!

This avocado toast Christmas tree will have your guests shout in glee. It’s so cute and features the best brunch treat!

Ingredients in this Avocado Toast Christmas Tree

Here’s what you will need to make this brunch treat:

  • a half whole wheat baguette, I used a whole grain baguette as I like it’s slightly nuttier flavor and added nutritional benefits and fiber. It’s cut into 1/2 inch slices, drizzled with olive oil and a dash of sea salt, and toasted to golden brown perfection. It works as the base of our tree!
  • avocado, combined with fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire, and garlic salt to create a vibrant and flavorful spread. It’s also green which helps create our Christmas tree effect.
  • fresh basil, the leaves mimic the leaves of a tree, so enhances the Christmas tree effect. It also adds a pop of freshness to the avo toast.
  • goat cheese, the tangy goat cheese pairs beautifully with the bright avocado spread. The crumbles also look like snow!
  • pomegranate seeds, adds little bright pops of juicy goodness. They also look like sparkly ornaments that help complete our tree!
  • bacon, works as the tree stump. Plus, any good brunch needs bacon!

How to make this Avocado Toast Christmas Tree

This treat looks impressive, but is so simple to make:

  • Slice the baguette; into 1/2 inch slices. You will need about 14 slices to create the tree. You can also use one whole baguette to create two trees if you have a bigger crowd and need more crostini’s for your guests.
  • Toast the crostini’s; drizzle the slices with olive oil and sea salt. Toast in a 400 degree oven for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Let cool.
  • Make the avocado spread; in a medium bowl, combine one large avocado, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt (see recipe card below for exact measurements). Combine until smooth and creamy.
  • Arrange basil and crostini’s in tree shape; on a large cutting board or serving platter, arrange the basil leaves in a tree shape (a triangle with the main small point on top). Place the crostini’s on top.
  • Add avocado spread; spread a generous amount of the avocado spread on each crostini.
  • Garnish with goat cheese and pom poms; top each crostini with goat cheese crumbles and pom poms. Garnish each with small whole basil leaves.
  • Finish with bacon; Place slice of bacon at the bottom to resemble a tree trunk.
  • Enjoy!

Other Holiday recipes

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This Avocado Toast Christmas Tree, fun, delicious, and easy brunch idea for Christmas morning!

If you make this Avocado Toast Christmas Tree, please leave a comment below.  I absolutely love to hear from you guys and your thoughts on my recipes. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram or pin it on pinterest, cuz sharing is caring!

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Avocado Toast Christmas Tree

This avocado toast Christmas tree is the ultimate holiday brunch treat.
Course Breakfast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Assemble Time 15 minutes
Servings 14 crostini’s

Ingredients

Avocado Spread

  • 1 large avocado
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Few dashes Worcestershire
  • ½ tsp garlic salt
  • Avocado Toast Christmas Tree

Half whole wheat baguette

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 2-3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
  • 1 cup fresh basil more for garnish
  • 5-6 slices cooked bacon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut baguette into about 14 1/2 in slices. Drizzle with olive oil and sea salt.
  2. Toast for about 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Meanwhile, make the avocado spread by combining all of the ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
  4. Top each crostini with avocado spread.
  5. On a large wood cutting board (or other white or natural colored board) arrange the basil in a tree shape. Top with the crostini’s on top of the basil to resemble a tree. Garnish with goat cheese crumbles, pomegranate seeds, and small basil leaves.

  6. Place slice of bacon at the bottom to resemble a tree trunk.

  7. Serve and enjoy!

Whipped Goat Cheese with Cranberry Jalapeño Jam & Cranberry Orange Gin Fizz

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This whipped goat cheese with cranberry jalapeño jam is the perfect appetizer for this Holiday entertaining season. It tastes amazing, is quick to make, and looks pretty and festive. Plus, it pairs perfectly with this pretty bright cranberry orange gin fizz. It’s the perfect pairing for the Holidays!

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The Perfect Pairing for Holiday Entertaining

It’s officially Holiday entertaining season! That means it’s time for family get-togethers, cocktail parties, friend’s Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, and office Holiday celebrations. So much fun! But it also means you need to bring food to a lot of different occasions. Not to worry! Introducing my back pocket appetizer and cocktail pairing for effortless entertaining!

Introducing my whipped goat cheese with cranberry jalapeño jam and cranberry orange gin fizz. The perfect pairing with the classic winter flavors of sweet tart cranberry and bright orange. Oh it sounds sophisticated and boujie. But it’s so simple and easy! Plus, pretty and festive too!

The whipped goat cheese is light and creamy with hints of maple and orange. Then, it’s topped with a sweet and spicy cranberry jalapeño jam. The cranberry orange gin fizz is slightly sweet, a little tart, perfectly bubbly, and balanced and delicious. Together, it’s magic!

Ingredients

The Whipped Goat Cheese with Cranberry Jalapeño Jam

  • goat cheese, oh how I love goat cheese. Super creamy, a little sweet, and a little tangy. It is the star of this dish!
  • light cream cheese, together with the goat cheese, it creates an ultra-creamy dip!
  • maple syrup, adds rich sweetness to balance the tang of the cheese and make this dish super cozy.
  • fresh orange juice, adds a bright, citrusy note that works beautifully with the maple flavor anf tangy cheeses.
  • olive oil, adds a rich savory note and makes it super creamy.
  • pinch salt, just a little helps balance and bring out the flavors.

Cranberry Orange Gin Fizz

  • Empress 1908 Gin, hands down my fav gin! It’s all-Natural / 100% Authentic,  infused with the vibrantly tinted butterfly pea blossom, which gives it the pretty blue hue, an handcrafted from 8 organic botanicals. It’s balanced and smooth and works perfectly in this cocktail. 
  • unsweetened cranberry juice, it’s tart and bright, making this cocktail extra delicious. I get unsweetened so I can sweeten it myself (and ensure the cocktail is not cloyingly sweet). Plus, the combo of the Empress 1908 gin and cranberry creates this pretty magenta hue for a show stopping cocktail!
  • pure maple syrup, adds rich sweetness that makes it cozy and delicious.
  • egg white, I know this sounds weird, but it’s a must. It creates that magical frothy top. But doesn’t add any flavor (so no egg taste in your cocktail!). I recommend buying pasteurized eggs for safe consumption. It vegan, you can also use an ounce of aquafaba.
  • fresh orange juice, just a splash adds that beautiful, bright citrusy note that balances the other flavors. Plus cranberry loves her some orange – a classic winter pairing!
  • soda water, adds a little sparkle at the end! And we all need some sparkle this time of year!

How to make this app and cocktail?

Both are so so incredibly easy – that’s why this is my back pocket app and cocktail pairing. You can whip it together in no time but looks impressive to guest!

How to make the whipped goat cheese

  • Make sure the goat cheese and cream cheese are at room temperature as it will help it blend better.
  • Add the goat cheese, cream cheese, fresh orange juice, maple syrup, olive oil, and pinch of salt to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Transfer to a serving dish. Top with cranberry jalapeño jam.
  • I purchases my jam from a local specialty store. You can find something similar here (or at your local grocery store). Of course, you can make a homemade jam as well!
  • This dip also stores great, making it perfect for making ahead. Once the dip is made, transfer it to an air tight container and store in your fridge. When ready to serve, transfer to a serving dish then top with the jam.

How to make this cranberry orange gin fizz

  • Grab a shaker.
  • To the shaker, add the cold egg white, Empress 1908 gin, unsweetened cranberry juice, maple syrup, and fresh orange juice. Close the shaker.
  • First, start with a vigorous dry-shake, one that lasts at least about 15 seconds. This simply means shake without ice. Egg whites are added to cocktails to make them foamy. Cocktail recipe involving egg whites start with a dry shake because dry-shaking ensures that the egg white incorporates with the other ingredients and provides that nice frothy texture.
  • Next, add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously again for 15 seconds. I prefer to add one big ice cube instead of a handful of small ice cubes for less dilution (if you have big ice cubes on hand). This helps get the cocktail nice and cold.
  • Pour the beverage into a cocktail class. Top with soda water.
  • If you want to be super fancy, top with a bruleed orange slice.
  • Serve and enjoy!

other festive appetizers and cocktails

enjoy!

This whipped goat cheese with cranberry jalapeño jam is the perfect appetizer for this Holiday entertaining season. It’s tastes amazing, is quick to make, and looks pretty and festive. Plus, it pairs perfectly with this pretty bright cranberry orange gin fizz. It’s the perfect pairing for the Holidays!

If you make these perfect pairing, please leave a comment below.  I absolutely love to hear from you guys and your thoughts on my recipes. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram or pin it on pinterest, cuz sharing is caring!

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Whipped Goat Cheese + Cranberry Orange Gin Fizz

A pretty and festive pairing perfect for Holiday entertaining!

Course Appetizer, Drinks
Prep Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

Whipped Goat Cheese

  • 4 oz light cream cheese room temp.
  • 8 oz plain goat cheese room temp
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • Juice of half a naval orange
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Pinch of salt

For serving,

  • ¼ cup store bought cranberry jalapeno jam or any store bought cranberry jam
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • Whole wheat crostini’s for serving

Cranberry Orange Gin Fizz

  • 2-3 oz Empress Gin 4-6 tablespoons
  • 1 ½ oz unsweetened cranberry juice 3 tablespoons
  • ½ oz fresh squeezed orange juice 1 tablespoon
  • ½ oz maple syrup 1 tablespoon
  • 1 cold egg white
  • Top with soda water

Instructions

Whipped Goat Cheese

  1. For the dip, in a food processor, blend all of the whipped goat cheese ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a serving dish. Top with cranberry jalepeno jam and olive oil. Serve with crostinis. Enjoy!

Cranberry Orange Gin Fizz

  1. For the cocktail, add gin, cranberry juice, orange juice, maple syrup, and egg white to a cocktail shaker topped with lid and shake vigorously without ice. Add ice and shake again until cold and frothy.
  2. Pour the cocktail into a glass. Top with desired amount of sparkling water. Top with a caramelized orange slice, if desired. Enjoy

Fall-Inspired Charcuterie Board

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This Fall-Inspired Charcuterie Board is a whimsical display of all the Fall goodies for a no fussy party appetizer. It features Fall produce, like applies, grapes, fresh figs, pomegranates, and pears. Plus, an assortment of delicious cheeses, some yummy spreads, like whipped honey and fig jam, whole grain crackers, and fresh Fall flowers.

Holiday Entertaining Made Easy

The Holiday season is upon us. Which means it’s officially entertaining season! There are so many get-togethers that require yummy food. Between all the detailed mains and intricate desserts, you need an easy, no fuss appetizer that’s sure to impress.

Enter my Fall-inspired charcuterie board. It’s a showstopper that looks like it took hours to build. No one will suspect that it took no time at all to prepare. It just requires a gorgeous wood charcuterie board, picking up the right items at the store, and thoughtfully assembling the board to create this impressive spread.

Let me share my tips on building this masterpiece!

Best Places to find a wood charcuterie Board

The first step to creating a beautiful Fall-inspired charcuterie board is owning a wood board for the display. I recommend shopping local to find something truly unique and awe inspiring. I found my gorgeous board at Vera and Buck, our local Florist. Meg McCormick opened up the shop in 2018 and it’s a true gem in downtown Bloomington.

She creates stunning, unique fresh and dried floral arrangements. Her shop is also full of fun finds, like trendy clothes, ceramics, and wood vases. When I saw this real wood, hand cut charcuterie board, I knew I had to have it. It instantly inspired this Fall spread! I also love that it’s a one of kind piece that’s unique to my own town!

Items needed for this Fall-Inspired Charcuterie Board

Here’s what you need to build this board:

  • Fall Produce: to keep it seasonal, use fresh, Fall produce. My favs are apples, figs, pomegranates pears and grapes on the vines. If possible, I prefer to pick these items up at the Farmer’s Market as they offer the more rustic, pretty versions (like apples with their leaves). If that’s not possible, going to your local grocery works too!
  • An Assortment of Cheeses: try to grab something tp please everyone’s palate. A tangy, creamy option, like goat cheese or brie, a sharp, pungent option like sharp cheddar or blue cheese, and a mild, nutty option like havarti or gouda. I try to pick up at least 4 options, so everyone can find something they love!
  • Yummy Spreads: keep the Fall-theme strong by using spreads with Fall fruits. I recommend a fig jam, pear jam, or apple butter. I also included a whipped honey as it’s sweet, floral notes pairs beautifully with cheese and fruit.
  • Crackers and breads: cheese and spreads need an eating vessel. So your board should include crackers and breads. I like to pick up multi-grain crackers and/or a gluten-free option. I also pick up fresh bread from the local bakery as they tend to have different fun flavor options.
  • Nuts and Dried Fruits: to add an additional crunch factor, I like to include mixed nuts. I also add dried fruit, like dried figs, for another sweet option. Dried fruit is also a great option when you cannot find the fresh alternative (especially for figs, as they are like the food unicorn, hard to spot in the wild!).
  • Pretty add ons: help fill up the board and signify the Fall theme with spice garnishes, like cinnamon sticks or star anise pods. I also love adding fresh fall flowers and fresh herbs.

How to assemble a Fall Inspired Charcuterie Board

  • Step 1: Grab your cutting board. Keep it neutral with a nice wood or marble cutting board. This allows the fruit and cheese to pop.
  • Step 2: Start with the cheese. I like to cut the cheese differently. This helps to create a rustic board with different textures. Neatly cut some of the cheese, leave some cheese in blocks, and organically tear the rest. Also, this helps make it easy to identify the different cheeses. 
  • Step 3: Then, place the fruit around the cheese. Slice the apples and pears, so they are easy to grab and eat. Keep the grapes on the vine for a pretty, rustic effect. It also helps keep them in place on the board. Simply slice the figs in halve to show the pretty pink flesh and to make them easy to grab and eat. I recommend only cutting the fruit right before serving so it does not brown. Finally, I added some whole fruit on the board to help fill it up and signify to your guests the fruits they will find on the board. 
  • Step 4: Next, tuck in the crackers and/or crostini’s around the other goodies. Crackers and crostini’s adds a nice savory, crunch factor. Plus, allows guests to build sandwiches or crostini.
  • Step 5: Also, provide some condiment options on the board. I like to keep Fall inspired jams, liked whipped honey, fig jam, and/or a cranberry jam. The addition of condiments allows guests to add some pizzaz to their crostini’s.
  • Step 6: Make sure to include nuts and dried fruit. This helps fill up the board – charcuterie boards look plentiful and inviting when there is little negative space on the board. Nuts also provides a gluten-free option for guests, plus help cleanse the palate. Dried fruit adds an additional sweet factor. 
  • Step 7: Finally, incorporate a pretty factor with fresh flowers (if on the board, make sure they are edible) and/or herbs/whole spices for a pop of color.

Other Fall Apps

Here’s some other delicious Fall appetizer recipes:

Enjoy!

This Fall-Inspired Charcuterie Board is sure to impress your guests this Holiday entertaining season!

If you make this Fall-Inspired Charcuterie Board, please leave a comment below.  I absolutely love to hear from you guys and your thoughts on my recipes. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram or pin it on pinterest, cuz sharing is caring!

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Fall-Inspired Charcuterie Board

This Fall-Inspired Charcuterie Board is a whimsical display of all the Fall goodies for a no fussy party appetizer.

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 people
Author Danielle

Ingredients

  • 6 oz goat cheese log kept whole
  • 8 oz block gouda cut in two halves
  • 8 oz block sharp cheddar or blue cheese broken into chunks
  • 8 oz block havarti cut into slices
  • 2 honey crisp apples sliced
  • 2 pears sliced
  • 1 Pomegranate broken into chunks
  • 1 small jar whipped honey
  • 1 small jar seasonal jam
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 1 cup dried fruit like figs
  • 1 package multigrain crackers
  • Edible flowers for garnish

Instructions

  1. Use a large wooden or marble serving board. Arrange all the items on the board in a pretty display.

Recipe Notes

See tips above for specifics on how to arrange the board.

Spring Veggie Orzo Salad

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This Spring Veggie Orzo salad is bursting with so much flavor and color! Whole wheat orzo paired with beautiful, fresh spring produce, sharp feta cheese, crunchy walnuts, and peppery arugula. Plus, topped with a bright, lemon dressing. It’s the best of Spring on a plate!

Spring Veggie Orzo Salad

It’s finally Spring! This is my favorite time of year! The weather finally starts to warm up, we get to enjoy longer, more sun-filled days, my favorite flowers, like peonies and hydrangeas, start to bloom, and the delicious, fresh, Spring produce is plentiful.

Spring boasts some of my favorite veggies and greens: asparagus, snap peas, radishes, rainbow carrots, spring onions, and spinach + arugula. I incorporated most of these beauties into this colorful Spring orzo salad.

This salad contains roasted and fresh Spring veggies, tender whole wheat orzo, sharp, salt feta, earthy, crunchy walnuts, and peppery, fresh arugula. Then, it’s topped with a bright, tangy lemon dressing. It’s bursting with vibrant flavors, textures, and colors – making for an irresistible side dish or main!

Ingredients in this Spring Veggie Orzo Salad

This salad showcases the best of Spring produce:

  • arugula and spinach; the beautiful greens help tie all the components together and create a true salad.
  • radishes; radishes have a sharp, peppery taste. Roasting them tames down their peppery bite while also making them incredible creamy and tender. The work so well in this salad with the other roasted veggies!
  • rainbow carrots; I’m obsessed with rainbow carrots. Each carrot has it’s own beautiful, unique hue and distinct taste. It makes for a delicious tasting and pretty visual experience!
  • red onion; roasted red onions get sweet and charred, making for a delicious bite; Plus, it adds a touch of purple that looks so pretty with the other colorful produce.
  • snap peas; add extra color and a fresh, snappy bite.
  • parsley; adds a fresh, aromatic earthy component that gives the salad an unexpected pop of herby goodness. Not only is parsley the perfect garnish, it’s also good for you; it’s rich in iron and vitamins A and C!
  • feta cheese; it’s sharp, salty flavor works perfectly with the sweet, earthy, and savory flavors happening in this dish.
  • lemon; it’s bright, punchy bite helps wake up the veggies and cut through the richness of the pasta and cheese.
  • whole wheat orzo; Orzo is a small rice-shaped pasta (it’s not actually a grain!) that adds a toothsome bite to this dish. I like to use whole wheat orzo for added fiber and nutrients.
  • lemon + olive il dressing; I found a great, organic, and wholesome lemon dressing at my local Jewel-Osco, which is what I used in this salad. It’s bright and rich, pairing perfectly with the roasted and fresh produce in this salad. Any good quality lemon dressing will work for this dish (just make sure it’s made with wholesome, real ingredients). You could also simply use fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper.

How to mix it up

If you are not a fan of any of the veggies I used in this dish, you can swap them out for any of your favorites. Here is an awesome guide on what is in season right now!

Also, goat cheese instead of the feta would be a great alternative. The creamy, tangy goat cheese pairs well with Spring produce.

Instead of walnuts, try pine nuts! Pine nuts are bit more expensive, but totally worth it for that buttery, nutty bite! I recommend trying to buy pine nuts in the bulk nuts section so you only buy what you need and it doesn’t get too pricey.

Want a bit more substance?! Add some grilled chicken or baked fish to make this a complete meal!

Finally, there are tons of different dressings that would work with this season: a classic balsamic dressing, lemon tahini dressing, or even a creamy, Italian dressing would work great!

Is this healthy?!

Yes! This is bursting with nutrient-rich spring produce! Plus, I opted for a fiber-rich whole wheat orzo instead of white orzo. The dressing is organic and made with simple, wholesome ingredients, like olive oil and lemon juice. Finally, it’s loaded with goodies like heart-healthy walnuts and nutrient-filled greens like arugula and spinach!

This dish is also easily vegan or diary-free friendly. Just omit the cheese or switch it for vegan cheese for a delicious, vegan dish!

Gluten-free concerns?! You can totally omit the orzo for a grain-free option like quinoa or gluten-free pasta.

other delicious spring recipes

enjoy!

This Spring Veggie Orzo salad features whole wheat orzo, beautiful, fresh spring produce, sharp feta cheese, crunchy walnuts, and peppery arugula. Plus, topped with a bright, lemon dressing. It’s the best of Spring on a plate!

 If you make tis Spring veggie orzo salad, please leave a comment below.  I absolutely love to hear from you guys and your thoughts on my recipes. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram or pin it on pinterest, because sharing is caring!

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Spring Veggie Orzo Salad

This Spring Veggie Orzo salad features whole wheat orzo, beautiful, fresh spring produce, sharp feta cheese, crunchy walnuts, and peppery arugula. Plus, topped with a bright, lemon dressing. It’s the best of Spring on a plate!
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Author Danielle

Ingredients

  • 4-5 radishes cut into chunks
  • 3-4 medium to large rainbow carrots peeled and cut into thick strips
  • Half a large red onion cut into chunks
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup fresh snap peas cut in half
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh parsely;
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pine nuts
  • 1 cup cooked whole wheat orzo regular orzo works too
  • Store-bought lemon vinaigrette I used this organic lemon dressing

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees and grease or line with parchment paper a large baking tray.
  2. Toss together the radishes, red onion, and carrots with olive oil and a heavy pinch of salt (plus pepper to taste). Spread out veggies evenly on baking tray. Bake for 12 minutes, flip, then baking for another 10-15 minutes or until veggies are browned and tender.
  3. On a large serving platter, add the arugula and spinach, roasted veggies, fresh snap peas, and orzo. Top with feta cheese, nuts, and parsley.
  4. Finish with desired amount of dressing. Toss before serving. Adjust seasonings as desired.
  5. Serve and enjoy!