T-Rex Fossil Crudités Platter (Printable Version)

A vibrant vegetable platter arranged as a T-Rex fossil, served with a creamy dill dip for fun gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber
02 - 2 large carrots
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper
04 - 1 red bell pepper
05 - 1 small broccoli crown
06 - 1 small cauliflower crown
07 - 10 snap peas
08 - 6 cherry tomatoes
09 - 6 pitted black olives
10 - 1 bunch baby spinach leaves

→ Dip

11 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
12 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
15 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
17 - Salt, to taste
18 - Black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly to remove any dirt or residue.
02 - Cut the cucumber into thin rounds to represent the vertebrae and tail bones.
03 - Peel and slice carrots into thin sticks to mimic ribs and limbs.
04 - Cut yellow and red bell peppers into strips to form the jaw, spine, and claws.
05 - Break the broccoli and cauliflower into small florets to represent the skull, pelvis, and joints.
06 - Spread baby spinach leaves evenly on a large serving platter to create the background.
07 - Arrange all cut vegetables over the spinach to form a T-Rex fossil shape, using olives for eyes and claws, and cherry tomatoes as accent bones or fossilized eggs.
08 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
09 - Present the dip alongside the vegetable platter for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creative and fun presentation
  • Healthy vegetarian option
02 -
  • Get creative with vegetable placement to mimic a fossil structure.
  • Substitute ranch dip with hummus or guacamole for variety.
03 -
  • Use fresh crisp vegetables for best texture
  • Chill the dip before serving for enhanced flavor
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