Dec 08, 2016

With all the holiday shopping and gatherings this time of year we can feel a little crunched for time to eat. 

Whether you need some fuel in between the hustle and bustle or a festive appetizer to prepare for an upcoming party – we have you covered!

• Fresh Fruit & Veggie Platters are an easy choice because the work is done for you!
• A variety of cheeses & whole grain crackers or slices of apples & pears are a satisfying snack or appetizer choice.
• Shrimp cocktail is a fancy & low calorie appetizer that is sure to please your guests.
• Spinach & Greek yogurt based cheese dips aren’t skimpy on flavor but ARE skimpy on calories – serve with celery sticks, pretzel thins, & carrot sticks.
• Mixed olives are perfect for a bite-sized treat that provides heart-healthy fats – just be careful how many you pop in your mouth as the calories can add up quickly!
• Crostini with melted parmesan cheese, sliced ripe pear, fresh dill & dried cranberries on top make a festive appetizer choice.
• Fresh salads with whole grain tortilla chips are perfect for a quick snack or pre-meal appetizer – See the recipe below for a Salsa that using Seasonal Fresh Produce!

Here’s to Wishing you a Very Peary ……..I mean Merry Christmas!

Pomegranate Pear Salsa

Prep Time:  15 minutes     Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc), cored and diced
• 1 pomegranate, seeded
• ½ medium sized red onion, diced
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ of a lime, juiced
• Black pepper, to taste
• Sea salt, optional

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients together in a medium sized bowl, and season to your taste preference.
2. Chill or serve immediately with whole grain tortilla chips or pita chips.  It will last up to 2 days in the fridge in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories: 73       Total Fat: 0gm          Protein: 0.8gm          Total Carbohydrates: 19gm   

Cholesterol: 0mg        Dietary Fiber: 2.7gm        Sodium: 0mg

Melanie Kluzek, Registered Dietitian for County Market

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