T-Rex Fossil Crudités (Printable Version)

A colorful vegetable arrangement shaped like a T-Rex fossil, paired with a flavorful creamy dill dip.

# The Ingredients 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

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

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Healthy and fun presentation for kids
  • Easy to prepare with fresh vegetables
02 -
  • Use fresh vegetables for the best taste and appearance
  • Substitute the ranch dip with hummus or guacamole for variety
03 -
  • Keep vegetables dry to prevent sogginess
  • Use olives creatively for eyes and claws to add character
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