Pin 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.
This recipe is a delightful way to make veggies fun for children and adults alike. I love how the presentation brightens up any party table.
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 snowman's 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 This recipe always brings smiles to my family's gatherings, especially when kids join in arranging the vegetables.
Required Tools
Large serving platter, sharp knife, vegetable peeler, small mixing bowl, spoon
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (Greek yogurt or sour cream, mayonnaise). May contain eggs (mayonnaise). Check all ingredient labels for gluten or allergen traces if required.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 95, Total Fat: 3.5 g, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Protein: 4 g (per serving)
Pin This snowman crudités appetizer is both visually appealing and delicious, making it a perfect start to any celebration.
Recipe Q&A
- → What vegetables are used for the snowman figure?
Cauliflower florets form the body, cucumber rounds the base, carrot sticks the arms, ribbons for the scarf, bell peppers for decorations, cherry tomatoes and black olive slices for facial features.
- → How is the creamy herb dip prepared?
Combine Greek yogurt or sour cream with mayonnaise, lemon juice, finely chopped chives or dill, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- → Can this be made vegan-friendly?
Yes, substitute plant-based yogurt and mayonnaise to maintain the creamy texture while keeping it vegan.
- → What tools are recommended for assembly?
A large serving platter, sharp knife, vegetable peeler for carrot ribbons, small mixing bowl, and spoon for the dip are ideal.
- → How should this appetizer be served?
Arrange the assembled snowman crudités on a platter and place the dip nearby for easy dipping. Serve immediately to preserve crispness.