2 Broccoli crowns cut and washed
1 Red bell pepper sliced and washed
1 Orange Bell pepper sliced and washed
4 - 5 Carrots peeled and cut
4-5 stalks of celery sliced and washed
1 English cucumber sliced
For the dip
1 cup of sour cream
1 cup of Mayo
½ teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of onion powder
2 tablespoons of freshly chopped dill
3 scallions finely chopped
½ teaspoon of salt
½ teaspoon of black pepper
For the dip - mix all the spices and 2 of the finely chopped scallions together with the sour cream and mayo and make sure everything is combined very well. Cover and chill the dip in the fridge for at least an hour or two before serving. Garnish the dip with the reserved scallions and a sprig of fresh dill.
To assemble your veggie platter, arrange your vegetables in an orderly fashion along the platter. I like to bunch them together as best as I can. Another tip I like to give is spread the colors out on the tray. Don't bunch all the green veggies right together - place some red or orange next to them so the platter is more eye appealing.
Why do you prefer your dip to prepackaged dips?
ReplyDeleteI like to control the flavors in my dip so that is why I prefer to make dips from scratch.
DeleteWhat are you thoughts on adding fruit to this plate?
ReplyDeleteI really don't see any fruit complementing this platter or the dip very well. I'd stick with vegetables for this one.
DeleteWhat else do I need? Silverware? Plates? Napkins?
ReplyDeleteHow do I properly put out and serve this dish?
No offense. This is a really odd question. The answer should be pretty obvious.
DeleteYou can serve this anyway you like. You don't need plates and silverware, it's meant to be more of a figure food type dish but it's up to you. I always have napkins out when I serve any kind of food.
DeleteThank you. I am learning new ways and customs. I appreciate your answer.
DeleteOf course I meant "Finger food" and not "Figure" although a plate of veggies is figure friendly ha-ha. Apologize for that typo :)
DeleteDo you use the whole scallion of just the green part?
ReplyDeleteI use it all except the roots.
DeleteHelpful Tip: Use the baby carrots instead of peeling and cutting carrots.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I like to control the shape and thickness of my sliced carrots so I rarely use baby carrots. I also think they look better when you arrange them on the tray.
DeleteYour dinner parties must be fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much - I like to think my friends always enjoy themselves. It's important to remember when you host guests to have fun yourself and not slave in the kitchen. A veggie platter is a great way to get things started.
DeleteWhat does an english cucumber look like? It doesn't look there are any cucumbers on the plate.
ReplyDeleteI figured someone would catch me on that. The cucumber was a little late to the photo shoot and by the time I added it to the platter my guests had already began to enjoy themselves. An English cucumber is slightly thinner and longer than a typical cucumber, is mostly seedless, and has a very tender skin so there is no need to peel. They usually are wrapped in plastic wrap in your store's produce section.
DeleteThis is a great addition to any party!! Thanks for the plating tips!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, I'm glad I was able to help!!
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