T-Rex Fossil Crudités Platter (Printable)

Colorful vegetable arrangement mimicking a T-Rex fossil, paired with a creamy dill dip.

# What you'll need:

→ 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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Healthy vegetable snack
  • Fun and creative presentation
02 -
  • Get creative with vegetable placement to mimic a fossil structure.
  • Substitute ranch dip with hummus or guacamole for variety.
03 -
  • Let kids help arrange the vegetables for a fun and engaging activity.
  • Pair with sparkling apple juice or lemonade for a refreshing combo.
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