Save 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 my go-to for gatherings because everyone loves the vibrant colors and tasty dips.
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
- Step 1:
- Wash and prepare all vegetables. Arrange in sections on a large platter creating a rainbow effect with the different colors.
- Step 2:
- For the 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.
- Step 3:
- For the 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.
- Step 4:
- For the Avocado Lime Dip Mash avocados in a bowl then mix in cilantro lime juice garlic Greek yogurt salt and pepper until creamy.
- Step 5:
- Serve the vegetable platter with the three dips in small bowls on the side.
Pin it This recipe always brings my family together with smiles and full plates.
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 it This easy and colorful dish is perfect for any occasion and sure to impress guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → What vegetables are used for the platter?
The platter includes cherry tomatoes, orange and yellow bell peppers, cucumber, carrot sticks, purple cauliflower, and sugar snap peas.
- → How do you prepare the herb yogurt dip?
Mix Greek yogurt with chopped chives, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.
- → What ingredients make up the beet hummus?
Cooked chickpeas, cooked beet, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt blended until smooth.
- → How is the avocado lime dip made?
Mash ripe avocados and combine with chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- → Can this platter accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, it is vegetarian and gluten-free, but contains dairy and sesame, so check for allergies accordingly.
- → What tips improve presentation and flavor?
Arrange vegetables in color sections to create a rainbow effect and consider adding cayenne to dips for extra spice.