Healthy Spring Vegetable Crudité Platter for Parties
A crudité platter showcases fresh spring vegetables at their peak, arranged beautifully with simple dips. It’s the easiest party appetizer that actually looks impressive.
Guests love having something light and colorful to nibble on, and you’ll love that most of the work happens ahead of time.
Choosing and Preparing Vegetables for Best Results
Pick vegetables with different colors, textures, and shapes for visual interest. Asparagus and snap peas should be bright green and firm, while radishes need their greens trimmed but a bit of stem left for easy grabbing.
Blanch harder vegetables like asparagus and carrots for 2-3 minutes, then shock them in ice water. This brightens their color and makes them easier to bite without losing that satisfying crunch. Raw vegetables like radishes and cucumber need no cooking but benefit from an ice water bath to crisp them up.
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Healthy Spring Vegetable Crudité Platter for Parties
Equipment Needed
- Large pot
- Large bowl with ice water
- Colander
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Large serving platter
- Small serving bowls
Instructions
- Prepare blanching setup: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Prepare a large bowl with ice water and set aside.
- Blanch vegetables: Blanch asparagus for 2-3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Transfer immediately to ice water using tongs. Repeat with snap peas, blanching for 1-2 minutes, and carrot sticks for 3-4 minutes.
- Prepare raw vegetables: Drain all blanched vegetables thoroughly and pat completely dry with paper towels. Cut cucumber into 4-inch spears and slice radishes in half lengthwise if large.
- Make herb dip: Make herb dip by whisking together Greek yogurt, chives, dill, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Arrange platter: Arrange vegetables on a large platter by color and type, creating visual balance. Place herb dip in small bowls around the platter. The vegetables should look abundant and colorful, with the dip easily accessible from different sides.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (1 serving)
