Colorful veggie platter shaped as a skeleton, served with zesty avocado dip. A vibrant, fun choice for gatherings.
# Components:
→ Vegetable Arrangement
01 - 1 large English cucumber, sliced
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
06 - 1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets
07 - 1 small head broccoli, broken into florets
08 - 1 cup snap peas
09 - 1 cup black olives, whole or sliced
10 - 2 radishes, sliced
11 - 1 celery stalk, cut into sticks
→ Gooey Avocado Dip
12 - 2 ripe avocados
13 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
14 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
16 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
17 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
19 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
20 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly. Peel carrots and slice according to specifications in the ingredient list.
02 - On a large serving platter, assemble the skeleton: use cucumber slices for spine and limbs, arrange carrot and celery sticks for arms and legs, bell pepper strips for ribs and pelvis, cauliflower florets for shoulders and hips, cherry tomatoes and radish slices for joints, broccoli florets for hands and feet, and black olives for eyes and details.
03 - Cluster cauliflower florets at the top of the skeleton or position a small round bowl to represent the skull.
04 - In a mixing bowl, mash avocados until smooth with a fork or spoon. Blend in Greek yogurt, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the dip becomes creamy and homogeneous.
05 - Transfer dip to a small bowl and position it as the skeleton’s skull or alongside the platter for dipping. Present immediately, or keep covered and refrigerated until service.
