Save A whimsical, ocean-inspired appetizer featuring creamy, herbed dips and fresh vegetables, artfully arranged in a fish shape Perfect for parties and gatherings
This appetizer always draws compliments at social gatherings and is fun to assemble with friends or family
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Ingredients
- Creamy Herbed Dip: 1 cup (240 g) cream cheese softened, 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream, 2 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped, 2 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, Salt and pepper to taste
- Blue Ranch Dip: 1 cup (240 g) Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix, 1 2 drops natural blue food coloring (optional for ocean effect)
- Vegetables & Decoration: 1 cup (100 g) baby carrots, 1 cup (100 g) cucumber slices, 1 cup (100 g) celery sticks, 1 cup (100 g) cherry tomatoes halved, 1/2 cup (50 g) purple cabbage shredded, 1/2 cup (50 g) yellow bell pepper sliced, 1/4 cup (30 g) black olives pitted, 1 slice radish (for fish eye)
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth Set aside as the herbed dip
- Step 2:
- In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt and ranch seasoning Add blue food coloring (if using) and mix until evenly tinted
- Step 3:
- On a large platter, use a spoon to spread the blue ranch dip in an oval shape to form the fish body
- Step 4:
- Spoon the herbed dip at the fishs head area, shaping it slightly pointed for the mouth
- Step 5:
- Arrange baby carrots as the fishs tail, fanning them out
- Step 6:
- Use cucumber slices and celery sticks to create fish scales, layering them over the blue dip
- Step 7:
- Place cherry tomato halves, yellow bell pepper strips, and purple cabbage for colorful accents and fins
- Step 8:
- Add a black olive and radish slice for the fishs eye
- Step 9:
- Serve immediately with extra veggies on the side for dipping
Save This dish creates joyful moments with family as everyone shares and dips together
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Required Tools
Large serving platter, Mixing bowls, Spatula or spoon, Small knife for decoration
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream cheese, sour cream, Greek yogurt) Ranch seasoning may contain milk or other allergens check labels if sensitive Gluten free if all ingredients are certified gluten free
Nutritional Information
Calories 110, Total Fat 7 g, Carbohydrates 7 g, Protein 4 g per serving
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This appetizer is sure to be a hit and can be customized to fit any gathering or dietary need
