Party Vegetable Sandwich Spread

This spread of cream cheese, carrots, green bell pepper, onion, celery, and cucumber is given a little zing with lemon juice and mayonnaise. Spread on bread rounds to make little sandwiches. Great for brunches, wedding teas, baby showers or just to have on hand for the kids.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 84 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup minced onion
• ¼ cup chopped celery
• ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
• ¼ cup chopped cucumber
• ⅔ cup grated carrots

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine grated carrots, chopped green bell pepper, minced onion, chopped cucumber, and chopped celery in a bowl. Mix well.

Step 2

Combine softened cream cheese, salt, lemon juice, and mayonnaise in a separate bowl and beat until fluffy. Fold vegetable mixture into cream cheese mixture and mix well.

Step 3

Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before spreading.