Fan-Shaped Cucumber Carrot Dip (Print View)

Fresh cucumber and carrot slices arranged in a fan shape with a creamy herbed yogurt dip.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers
02 - 4 large carrots
03 - 1 red bell pepper
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
06 - 1 cup sugar snap peas

→ Dip

07 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Wash all vegetables thoroughly before use.
02 - Cut cucumbers diagonally into 1/4-inch thick oval slices; arrange them overlapped in a fan shape on a large serving platter.
03 - Peel carrots and slice diagonally into thin ovals matching cucumber slice size; arrange adjacent to cucumbers continuing the fan pattern.
04 - Cut red and yellow bell peppers into thin strips and arrange them in sections beside the cucumbers and carrots for added color contrast.
05 - Cluster cherry tomatoes and sugar snap peas at the base or sides of the fan for visual appeal.
06 - Combine Greek yogurt, chives, dill, parsley, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl; mix thoroughly.
07 - Spoon the dip into a small serving bowl and position it on or beside the platter; serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Colorful and healthy veggie options
  • Easy to prepare and visually stunning
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  • Substitute Greek yogurt with dairy-free yogurt for a vegan dip
  • Add other colorful veggies like radishes or blanched asparagus for variety
03 -
  • Use sharp knives for clean vegetable slices
  • Arrange veggies in alternating colors for best visual impact
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