Save A playful and healthy vegetable platter arranged to resemble a T-Rex fossil, perfect for kids parties or themed gatherings. Served with a creamy ranch dip.
This recipe always brings smiles and excitement to family gatherings, especially when kids get involved in arranging the vegetables.
Ingredients
- Vegetables: 1 large cucumber, 2 large carrots, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 1 small broccoli crown, 1 small cauliflower crown, 10 snap peas, 6 cherry tomatoes, 6 black olives (pitted, for eyes&claws), 1 bunch baby spinach leaves (for background)
- Dip: 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
- Step 2:
- Slice the cucumber into thin rounds for the T-Rexs vertebrae and tail bones.
- Step 3:
- Peel and cut the carrots into thin sticks for ribs and limbs.
- Step 4:
- Slice the bell peppers into strips for the jaw, spine, and claws.
- Step 5:
- Break the broccoli and cauliflower into small florets for skull, pelvis, and joints.
- Step 6:
- Arrange baby spinach leaves as a base layer on a large platter.
- Step 7:
- Assemble the vegetables on top to form a T-Rex fossil shape, using olives for eyes and claws, tomatoes for accent bones or fossilized eggs.
- Step 8:
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Step 9:
- Serve the dip alongside the platter.
Save Letting kids help with arranging the vegetables turns preparation into a fun family activity and encourages healthy eating habits.
Notes
Get creative with vegetable placement to mimic a fossil structure. Substitute ranch dip with hummus or guacamole for variety. Pair with sparkling apple juice or lemonade.
Required Tools
Large serving platter, Sharp knife, Vegetable peeler, Small mixing bowl, Whisk or spoon
Nutritional Information
Calories: 75, Total Fat: 3 g, Carbohydrates: 9 g, Protein: 3 g per serving.
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Recipe FAQ
- → What vegetables are best for this platter?
Cucumber, carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, snap peas, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and baby spinach create a colorful and textural variety.
- → How is the T-Rex fossil shape created?
Vegetables are sliced and arranged to mimic bones and joints, with olives as eyes and claws, and baby spinach as a base layer.
- → Can I substitute the dip for other options?
Yes, hummus or guacamole make excellent alternative dips to mix flavors and accommodate preferences.
- → Is any cooking required to prepare this platter?
No cooking is needed; all vegetables are served fresh and sliced for easy assembly.
- → What occasions suit this vegetable platter?
Its playful design makes it ideal for kids’ parties, themed gatherings, or any casual appetizer setting.