Colorful Spring Vegetable Crudité Platter for Entertaining
A classic French crudité platter showcases fresh spring vegetables at their peak, arranged beautifully with minimal effort. It’s the kind of appetizer that looks impressive but won’t keep you stuck in the kitchen while guests arrive.
The key is choosing vegetables with different colors, textures, and natural sweetness that taste great raw.
Choosing Vegetables That Stay Fresh and Crisp
Pick vegetables that hold up well after cutting and won’t turn brown or soggy. Radishes, carrots, and snap peas are reliable choices that stay vibrant for hours. Avoid delicate greens or anything that oxidizes quickly.
Cut everything into similar-sized pieces so they look intentional together. Aim for bite-sized portions that are easy to dip and eat while standing.
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Make-Ahead Strategy for Stress-Free Entertaining
You can prep this entire platter the morning of your party. Store cut vegetables in separate containers with damp paper towels to maintain crispness. The aioli actually tastes better after a few hours in the fridge.
Assemble the platter up to 2 hours before serving, then cover with a damp kitchen towel. Don’t add the herbs until just before guests arrive – they’ll wilt and turn dark if added too early.
Colorful Spring Vegetable Crudité Platter for Entertaining
Ingredients
Vegetables
Aioli
Garnish
Equipment Needed
- Large serving platter or wooden board
- Small serving bowls
- Whisk
- Medium mixing bowl
Instructions
- Prep vegetables: Prepare all vegetables by washing, trimming, and cutting into uniform, bite-sized pieces. Place each type in separate bowls and cover with damp paper towels. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to crisp up.
- Make aioli: Make the aioli by whisking egg yolks, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt in a medium bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking constantly until thick and creamy, about 3-4 minutes. The mixture should coat the back of a spoon and hold soft peaks.
- Chill aioli: Transfer aioli to a small serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld and thicken further.
- Assemble platter: Arrange vegetables on a large platter by color and shape, creating visual balance. Place the bowl of aioli in the center or to one side. Sprinkle fresh chives and dill over the vegetables just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (1 serving)
