Creamy New Year’s Eve Snacks Dinner Bowl
A quick and easy creamy snack bowl combining Greek yogurt, cream cheese, fresh veggies, and crunchy nuts, perfect for New Year’s Eve parties or cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- Fresh parsley and chives, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or walnuts
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Toast the nuts: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts or walnuts and toast, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the creamy base: In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt and softened cream cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy. Stir in minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Chop the veggies: Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, chop roasted red peppers, and finely mince red onion. Add all veggies to the creamy base bowl. Toss in fresh parsley and chives.
- Combine and fold: Gently fold the veggies into the creamy mixture until evenly coated, keeping tomatoes and cucumber intact for texture.
- Assemble the bowl: Transfer the creamy veggie mix to a serving bowl. Sprinkle toasted nuts and crumbled feta cheese evenly on top. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and finish with fresh cracked black pepper.
- Chill and serve (optional): Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes to let flavors meld, or serve immediately.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps; warm in microwave for 10 seconds if needed. Drain juicy cherry tomatoes on paper towels to prevent watery bowl. Toast nuts carefully to avoid burning. Lemon juice is essential for balancing richness. Can be served chilled or at room temperature. For dairy-free, swap Greek yogurt and cream cheese with coconut-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the bow
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
Keywords: creamy snack bowl, New Year’s Eve snacks, party bites, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, easy appetizer, healthy snack