T-Rex Fossil Crudités Platter (Printable)

A colorful veggie display shaped like a T-Rex fossil served with a creamy, herbed dip.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber
02 - 2 large carrots
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper
04 - 1 red bell pepper
05 - 1 small broccoli crown
06 - 1 small cauliflower crown
07 - 10 snap peas
08 - 6 cherry tomatoes
09 - 6 black olives, pitted
10 - 1 bunch baby spinach leaves

→ Dip

11 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
12 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
15 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Cut the cucumber into thin rounds to represent the vertebrae and tail bones.
03 - Peel and slice carrots into thin sticks to mimic ribs and limbs.
04 - Cut yellow and red bell peppers into strips to form the jaw, spine, and claws.
05 - Break broccoli and cauliflower crowns into small florets for the skull, pelvis, and joints.
06 - Lay baby spinach leaves evenly as a base layer on a large serving platter.
07 - Arrange prepared vegetables on the spinach to create a T-Rex fossil shape. Use olives for eyes and claws, and tomatoes as accent bones or fossil eggs.
08 - In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
09 - Place the dip alongside the vegetable platter for serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Healthy and fun for kids
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free option
02 -
  • Contains dairy (Greek yogurt, mayonnaise)
  • Mayonnaise may contain eggs check labels for egg-free options if needed
03 -
  • Substitute ranch dip with hummus or guacamole for variety
  • Let kids help with arranging for a fun activity
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