Description
Colorful individual vegetable cups filled with crisp fresh vegetables and served with a creamy herb dip. A fun, healthy appetizer perfect for parties, picnics, lunchboxes, and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 carrots, cut into sticks
- 2 celery stalks, cut into sticks
- 1 cucumber, cut into sticks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
Dip
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and thoroughly dry all vegetables to ensure they remain crisp. Cut the carrots, celery, and cucumber into sticks, slice the bell peppers, and arrange cherry tomatoes, broccoli florets, and snap peas into bite-sized pieces as needed.
- Make the Herb Dip: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, fresh parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined and creamy.
- Assemble the Cups: Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the prepared dip into the bottom of each small cup or serving glass, creating a flavorful base for the vegetables.
- Arrange Vegetables: Vertically place the prepared vegetable sticks and pieces into each cup, making sure they stand upright and look visually appealing.
- Garnish and Chill: Garnish each cup with fresh parsley or dill for an added touch of color and freshness. Refrigerate the cups until ready to serve to keep the vegetables crisp and refreshing.
Notes
- Prepare the cups a few hours ahead of time and keep refrigerated for maximum freshness.
- Use hummus instead of the yogurt dip for a vegan-friendly option.
- Choose a variety of colorful vegetables to make the cups visually appealing and vibrant.
- Keep vegetables well chilled prior to serving to ensure they remain crisp and crunchy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Party Food
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
