Pin It A whimsical and healthy appetizer featuring crisp vegetables arranged as a snowman, served with a creamy herb dip—perfect for festive gatherings and kids parties.
I enjoy making this snowman crudités for holiday events where it always delights guests with its creativity and taste.
Ingredients
- Vegetables: 1 large cauliflower head (cut into florets), 1 large cucumber, 2 medium carrots (peeled), 1 small red bell pepper, 1 small yellow bell pepper, 6 cherry tomatoes, 1 black olive
- Dip: 200 g (7 oz) Greek yogurt or sour cream, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp fresh chives or dill (finely chopped), 1 garlic clove (minced), Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables:
- Slice the cucumber into 1 cm rounds. Cut one carrot into sticks for snowman arms, and use a peeler to cut thin ribbons from the other carrot for the scarf. Slice bell peppers into small strips and pieces for the hat, buttons, and scarf accent. Slice the black olive into thin rounds for the eyes and mouth.
- Arrange the snowman:
- On a large platter, assemble three cauliflower florets in increasing size vertically to form the snowmans body. Use cucumber rounds for the snow at the base. Add carrot sticks for arms, and carrot ribbons for the scarf around the neck. Use black olive slices for eyes and mouth, a small carrot piece for the nose, and bell pepper strips to create a hat and buttons. Place cherry tomatoes and remaining vegetables around the snowman as extra crudités.
- Prepare the dip:
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives or dill, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve:
- Place the dip in a small bowl next to or within the platter for dipping.
Pin It This appetizer always brings smiles at family gatherings, especially among children who enjoy the playful snowman design.
Preparation Time
About 25 minutes with no cooking required.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy from Greek yogurt or sour cream and mayonnaise. May contain eggs from mayonnaise. Always check labels for gluten or allergen traces.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with fresh bread or crackers to complement the creamy dip and crunchy vegetables.
Pin It This recipe is as delightful to make as it is to eat and is guaranteed to be a hit at your next party.
Recipe FAQs
- → What vegetables are used to make the snowman figure?
The snowman is crafted using cauliflower florets for the body, cucumber rounds for the base, carrot sticks and ribbons for arms and scarf, bell pepper strips for the hat and buttons, black olive slices for eyes and mouth, and cherry tomatoes for decoration.
- → How is the creamy herb dip prepared?
The dip combines Greek yogurt or sour cream with mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped fresh chives or dill, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, blended together until smooth.
- → Can this dish be made vegan?
Yes, by substituting plant-based yogurt and vegan mayonnaise, the dip can be adjusted to suit a vegan diet without impacting flavor.
- → What tools are needed to assemble the platter?
A sharp knife, vegetable peeler, large serving platter, small mixing bowl, and spoon are recommended to slice the vegetables and prepare the dip.
- → How should the platter be served for best enjoyment?
Serve immediately after arranging for the best crispness, with the dip placed alongside the snowman on the platter for convenient dipping.