Pin Recipe A vibrant platter of fresh, colorful vegetables served with a trio of delicious homemade dips. Perfect as a healthy appetizer or party snack.
This recipe has become a staple at my gatherings because it brings color and freshness to the table with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- Vegetables: 1 cup cherry tomatoes (red), 1 cup orange bell pepper sliced, 1 cup yellow bell pepper sliced, 1 cup cucumber sliced, 1 cup carrot sticks, 1 cup purple cauliflower florets, 1 cup sugar snap peas
- Herb Yogurt Dip: 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped, 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, Salt and black pepper to taste
- Beet Hummus: 1 cup cooked chickpeas, 1 small cooked beet peeled and chopped, 2 tbsp tahini, 1 clove garlic, 1½ tbsp lemon juice, 1½ tbsp olive oil, Salt to taste
- Avocado Lime Dip: 2 ripe avocados, 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 small garlic clove minced, 1 tbsp Greek yogurt, Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables:
- Wash and prepare all vegetables. Arrange in sections on a large platter creating a rainbow effect with the different colors.
- Make Herb Yogurt Dip:
- In a small bowl combine Greek yogurt chives parsley lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Make Beet Hummus:
- In a food processor blend chickpeas cooked beet tahini garlic lemon juice and olive oil until smooth. Add salt to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Make Avocado Lime Dip:
- Mash avocados in a bowl then mix in cilantro lime juice garlic Greek yogurt salt and pepper until creamy.
- Serve:
- Serve the vegetable platter with the three dips in small bowls on the side.
Pin Recipe My family loves gathering around this platter especially during summer when fresh vegetables are abundant.
Required Tools
Vegetable knife cutting board mixing bowls food processor or blender serving platter
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (Greek yogurt) and sesame (tahini). May contain traces of gluten or nuts if store-bought dips or add-ons are used check all labels carefully.
Nutritional Information
Calories 195 Total Fat 10 g Carbohydrates 22 g Protein 7 g per serving
Pin Recipe Enjoy this vibrant and healthy appetizer that is sure to brighten any gathering.
Recipe FAQs
- → What vegetables work best for a colorful platter?
Using a variety of fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers in different colors, cucumber, carrots, purple cauliflower, and sugar snap peas provides vibrant hues and diverse textures.
- → How can I prepare the herb yogurt dip?
Mix Greek yogurt with finely chopped chives and parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Chill before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- → What ingredients create the beet hummus?
Blending cooked chickpeas and beet with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt results in a smooth, earthy hummus with a striking color.
- → Can the dips be made in advance?
Yes, all dips can be prepared and refrigerated a few hours ahead to deepen flavors and save time before serving.
- → What are good accompaniments to this vegetable platter?
Pita chips, crackers, or fresh bread complement the platter well, providing variety in texture and ease of dipping.
- → Are there allergy considerations with the dips?
Yes, the dips contain dairy (Greek yogurt) and sesame (tahini). Check store-bought additions for gluten or nut traces if sensitivity is a concern.