Pin It A whimsical and healthy appetizer featuring crisp vegetables arranged as a snowman, served with a creamy herb dip—perfect for festive gatherings and kids parties.
I first served this at a holiday party and it was a huge hit with both kids and adults because of its playful look and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
- Vegetables: 1 large cauliflower head (cut into florets), 1 large cucumber, 2 medium carrots (peeled), 1 small red bell pepper, 1 small yellow bell pepper, 6 cherry tomatoes, 1 black olive
- Dip: 200 g (7 oz) Greek yogurt or sour cream, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp fresh chives or dill (finely chopped), 1 garlic clove (minced), Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables:
- Slice the cucumber into 1 cm rounds. Cut one carrot into sticks for snowman arms, and use a peeler to cut thin ribbons from the other carrot for the scarf. Slice bell peppers into small strips and pieces for the hat, buttons, and scarf accent. Slice the black olive into thin rounds for the eyes and mouth.
- Arrange the snowman:
- On a large platter, assemble three cauliflower florets in increasing size vertically to form the snowmans body. Use cucumber rounds for the snow at the base. Add carrot sticks for arms, and carrot ribbons for the scarf around the neck. Use black olive slices for eyes and mouth, a small carrot piece for the nose, and bell pepper strips to create a hat and buttons. Place cherry tomatoes and remaining vegetables around the snowman as extra crudités.
- Prepare the dip:
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives or dill, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve:
- Place the dip in a small bowl next to or within the platter for dipping.
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This recipe always brings smiles during our family gatherings making snack time fun and healthy.
Variations
Add other vegetables such as radishes, broccoli, or celery for variety and color.
Storage Tips
Best served fresh but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutritional Information
Approximate per serving: 95 calories, 3.5 g fat, 12 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein.
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This appetizer is sure to be a hit with guests while keeping healthy eating fun and simple.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What vegetables are used to make the snowman?
Cauliflower florets form the body, cucumber rounds create the base, carrots shape the arms and scarf, bell peppers add hat and buttons, cherry tomatoes serve as decoration, and black olives craft the eyes and mouth.
- → How is the creamy herb dip prepared?
Mix Greek yogurt or sour cream with mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, and finely chopped chives or dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then whisk until smooth.
- → Can this dish be adapted for vegan diets?
Yes, substitute Greek yogurt and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives while keeping the fresh herbs and lemon juice for flavor.
- → Are there tips for arranging the vegetables?
Arrange cauliflower florets vertically for the snowman’s body; use cucumber slices for the snowy base, add carrot sticks as arms, ribbons for the scarf, and thinly sliced bell peppers for accents like hat and buttons.
- → What occasions suit this fresh vegetable presentation?
Its playful design and healthy ingredients make it perfect for festive gatherings, kids’ parties, holiday celebrations, and light appetizers.