T-Rex Fossil Crudités (Print)

An artistic veggie platter mimicking T-Rex bones paired with a smooth creamy dip, great for sharing.

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber
02 - 2 large carrots
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper
04 - 1 red bell pepper
05 - 1 small broccoli crown
06 - 1 small cauliflower crown
07 - 10 snap peas
08 - 6 cherry tomatoes
09 - 6 black olives, pitted
10 - 1 bunch baby spinach leaves

→ Dip

11 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
12 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
15 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Slice the cucumber into thin rounds to represent the vertebrae and tail bones.
03 - Peel and cut the carrots into thin sticks to mimic ribs and limbs.
04 - Cut the yellow and red bell peppers into strips for jaw, spine, and claws.
05 - Separate the broccoli and cauliflower into small florets to form the skull, pelvis, and joints.
06 - Spread baby spinach leaves evenly on a large serving platter as a background.
07 - Arrange all vegetables on the spinach layer to form a T-Rex fossil shape, using olives for eyes and claws, and cherry tomatoes as accent bones or fossil eggs.
08 - In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
09 - Present the dip alongside the assembled platter.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Healthy and fun vegetable arrangement
  • Perfect for kids parties or themed gatherings
02 -
  • Substitute ranch dip with hummus or guacamole for variety
  • Check labels for egg-free options in mayonnaise if needed
03 -
  • Get creative with vegetable placement to mimic a fossil structure
  • Let kids help with arranging for a fun activity
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