Spring Brunch Veggie Tray #BrunchWeek

Typical brunch buffets are full of fat and sugar, and while they are delicious, it’s nice to have a palate cleanser once in awhile! It’s also great to have options for those who are watching their waistlines. It might be tempting to pick up a premade veggie tray, but making your own is a great way to take advantage of seasonal vegetables. The dip is also to die for and a step above the expected ranch.

It might seem odd to find asparagus on a veggie tray, but fresh picked Michigan asparagus is a spring delicacy that I grew up eating. I never tried it raw, though, until I was walking through a farmer’s market one May and one of the farmers invited us to sample a piece. My sister-in-law, who sweared that she hated asparagus, fell in love immediately.

Radishes are another early spring vegetable that are greatly underrated.

To round out the tray, I added baby carrots and peppers. I was disappointed that my local grocer didn’t carry the rainbow baby carrots from CalOrganic farms as they would have been a beautiful addition to the tray, but I was able to score some GORGEOUS Swiss Chard to use in the dip.

The dip also features Horseradish Cheddar Cheese from Cabot Creamery. It adds a nice touch, and you’ll want to slice some up on the side to serve with brunch.

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BrunchWeek Beverages:
Carrot Grapefruit Smoothie from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Cranberry Orange Mimosas from The PinterTest Kitchen
Hazelnut Coffee Syrup from The Redhead Baker

BrunchWeek Appetizers:
Antipasto Salad from Cooking with Carlee
Egg & Asparagus BLT Salad from Sweet Beginnings
Spring Brunch Veggie Tray from Wholistic Woman

BrunchWeek Egg Dishes:
California Club Omelet from The Barbee Housewife
Quick & Easy Cheesy Cheddar Asparagus Frittata from 4 Sons ‘R’ Us
Huevos Rancheros Cups from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Omelette) from Culinary Adventures with Camilla

BrunchWeek Breads, Grains, and Pastries:
Buttermilk Scones from Mildly Meandering
New York Style Garlic Knots from Girl Abroad
Miso Butter Toast from Brunch-n-Bites
Pecan Belgian Waffles with Strawberry Sauce from Family Around the Table
Savory French Toast with Asparagus from Forking Up

BrunchWeek Main Dishes:
Breakfast Macaroni and Cheese from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Canadian Bacon, Egg & Asparagus Quesadilla from Kudos Kitchen by Renee

BrunchWeek Fruits, Vegetables and Sides:
Asparagus Fried Rice from Tara’s Multicultural Table
Asparagus Bacon Rollups from For the Love of Food
Creamy Baked Cheesy Asparagus from Daily Dish Recipes
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan from Books n’ Cooks

BrunchWeek Desserts:
Blueberry Raspberry Chocolate Bark from Caroline’s Cooking
Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecake from The Crumby Kitchen
Red Velvet Cake Macaron from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Succulent Vanilla Sugar Cookies from Love and Confections

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