Slow & Savory Turtle Crudités (Printable format)

Whimsical vegetable platter shaped like turtles, served with a creamy herb dip for fun entertaining.

# List of ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber
02 - 1 green bell pepper
03 - 8 cherry tomatoes
04 - 1 small zucchini
05 - 12 baby carrots
06 - 1 cup broccoli florets
07 - 1 cup snap peas

→ Herb Dip

08 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
09 - 1/4 cup sour cream
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
12 - 1 clove garlic, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Garnishes & Assembly

15 - 8 black olive slices (for eyes)
16 - 8 toothpicks

# How to make it:

01 - Slice the cucumber into half-inch thick rounds to form the turtle shells.
02 - Cut the green bell pepper and zucchini into small wedges to serve as legs and heads.
03 - Attach four vegetable wedges around each cucumber round using toothpicks to create legs, and add a smaller wedge for the head.
04 - Use a small amount of the herb dip to adhere black olive slices onto the heads for eyes.
05 - Place cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, broccoli florets, and snap peas around the assembled turtles to create a colorful platter.
06 - Combine Greek yogurt, sour cream, chopped dill, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
07 - Present the vegetable turtles alongside the herb dip for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Fun and engaging for kids
  • Healthy and colorful appetizer
02 -
  • Swap Greek yogurt for dairy-free alternatives for a vegan dip
  • Add radishes or celery for extra crunch and color
03 -
  • Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor in the dip
  • Prepare the vegetables the night before for easy assembly
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