Description
A delightful spread of finger foods perfect for an Easter gathering, combining savory, sweet, and creamy bites for guests to enjoy.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Eggs
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 small cucumber, sliced into rounds
- 12 mini sweet peppers, halved and seeded
- 12 small hard boiled eggs, halved
- 1/2 cup olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced
Creamy Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (For herbed cream cheese)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (For herbed cream cheese)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (For herbed cream cheese)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (For herbed cream cheese)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (For chicken salad)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (For chicken salad)
- 1 cup store-bought or homemade hummus
Proteins and Breads
- 1 cup cooked and shredded rotisserie chicken (For chicken salad)
- 1 package cocktail ham or deli ham slices
- 24 small cocktail rolls or mini croissants (Preferably warmed)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Garnish and Accompaniments
- A handful crackers and sturdy bread slices
- A few sprigs parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Make the herbed cream cheese by mixing cream cheese, yogurt, dill, and chives until smooth. Taste and add salt if needed. Chill.
- Prepare the chicken salad by stirring shredded chicken with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Keep it cool.
- Slice the vegetables and hard boiled eggs. Arrange them casually on the platter.
Assembly
- Fill halved mini peppers with a spoonful of herbed cream cheese.
- Lay out ham slices and tuck a little cheddar inside some rolls for simple ham and cheese bites.
- Spoon hummus into a small bowl and set next to crackers and bread. Add olives and pickles nearby.
- Place chicken salad in a shallow bowl with a small spoon, and surround it with cucumber rounds and tomato skewers.
- Finish the platter with sprinkled parsley and a few extra crackers.
Notes
To serve, set everything on a large board or plates across the table. Keep napkins handy and a bowl of lemon wedges for the chicken salad. For kids, place sweeter and softer bites on a lower tray.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: American