Little Sprout Veggie Platter (Printable)

Colorful fresh vegetables served with a creamy, herb-infused Green Goddess dip. Perfect for gatherings or light bites.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Vegetables

01 - 1 cup baby carrots
02 - 1 cup snap peas
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup cucumber slices
05 - 1 cup broccoli florets
06 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
07 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
08 - 1 cup radishes, sliced

→ Green Goddess Dip

09 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
10 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
15 - 1 garlic clove, minced
16 - 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped, optional
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
18 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
19 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Step-by-step Directions:

01 - Wash and prepare all vegetables. Arrange them attractively on a large serving platter in an organized, visually appealing display.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and mayonnaise until smooth and well combined.
03 - Add fresh parsley, chives, tarragon, and basil to the yogurt mixture. Fold in minced garlic, anchovy fillets if using, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste, whisking until thoroughly blended.
04 - Transfer the Green Goddess dip to a small serving bowl and position it in the center of the vegetable platter.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 20 minutes flat, making it perfect for last-minute gatherings or when you need something healthy on the table fast.
  • Kids actually get excited about eating vegetables when they can dunk them in something this creamy and herbaceous.
  • The dip tastes fancy enough for dinner parties but feels casual enough for a Tuesday afternoon snack.
02 -
  • Don't chop your fresh herbs too far ahead or they'll start to oxidize and turn dark—do it within an hour of serving if possible.
  • If you forget the lemon juice, the dip tastes flat no matter what else you do, so that's the one ingredient you absolutely cannot skip.
03 -
  • If your dip seems too thick, thin it with a splash of lemon juice or water rather than adding more mayo, which can make it greasy.
  • Taste the dip before the guests arrive and adjust the seasoning—you're the only one who knows the flavor profile you're going for.
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