By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 2
28 cal · 10 min
Vegetable Snake
Recipe GLPR92ef912c377abe
A fun and simple vegetable arrangement perfect for kids and creative eaters. Thin cucumber slices are arranged in a winding snake shape on a plate, with cherry tomato slices positioned as the snake's eyes. This colorful, no-cook side dish is quick to prepare and makes healthy eating playful.
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Ingredients
1 medium cucumber
1 small tomato or 2 grape tomatoes
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and clean water before beginning.
Rinse the cucumber and tomato under cool running water, rubbing gently to remove any dirt or debris. Pat dry with a clean paper towel.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, about 1/8 inch thick. Arrange the slices on a small plate in a wavy, snake-like pattern, slightly overlapping each slice as you create the body.
Slice the tomato (or tomatoes) into 2 thin rounds. Position these slices at the head end of your cucumber snake to form the eyes.
Serve immediately and enjoy your creative vegetable snake.
Comments
This dish hits the mark for Charlotte weeknight cooking: cucumbers and tomatoes are available year-round at every major chain (Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, Kroger) and cost under $3 total for two servings. The stated 10 minutes is honest—just washing, slicing, and arranging requires no hidden prep. It's a light, no-cook side or snack that works for households wanting quick vegetables without fuss, though at two servings it suits a pair rather than a family dinner and won't reheat meaningfully since it's a raw vegetable arrangement.
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