Ingredients
- Fresh cucumbers
- Cherry tomatoes
- Baby carrots
- Bell peppers (green, yellow, red)
- Broccoli florets
- Cauliflower florets
- Black olives (for eyes)
- Hummus or ranch dip (for serving)
- Celery sticks
- Radishes
- Edible flowers or herbs (optional for decoration)
Instructions
- Start by washing all the fresh vegetables thoroughly under cold water.
- Cut the cucumbers into thick slices to form the body of the triceratops.
- Slice bell peppers into strips to create the horns and frill.
- Use baby carrots and cauliflower florets to emphasize different parts like the legs and back.
- Cut cherry tomatoes in half for eyes or small accents, and slice radishes for additional details.
- Arrange broccoli florets and celery sticks to mimic the prehistoric terrain or foliage.
- Place the main cucumber slices on a large serving platter to form the body of the triceratops.
- Add the bell pepper strips on the head to form the horns and the frill around the face.
- Use cauliflower or broccoli to create the limbs, positioning them beneath the body.
- Position the cherry tomato halves and sliced radishes for the eyes and other facial features.
- Round out the design by adding smaller vegetables like carrots, olives, and additional bell pepper pieces for details.
- Serve with a tasty dip like hummus or ranch, and enjoy your creative dinosaur-inspired veggie platter.
Notes
- Prepare the vegetables in advance, washing and cutting ahead of time, then assemble just before serving to keep vegetables fresh and crisp.
- Feel free to get creative with the dinosaur design, adding more details or different vegetables for variation.
- Use edible decorations like flowers or herbs to enhance the visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Party Snacks
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Healthy Snack
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 platter
- Calories: 80 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
