Mickey-shaped Veggie Platter
Mickey-shaped Veggie Platter
Ingredients
For the Veggies
- 1 cucumber, large, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, small
- 1 cup cauliflower florets, small
- 1/2 cup black olives, pitted, whole or sliced
For the Dips
- 1 cup hummus
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup guacamole
Instructions
- 1
Thoroughly wash all vegetables. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Slice the large cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds. These will form the main 'heads' of your Mickey shapes. Core and seed the red and yellow bell peppers, then slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. These will be used for Mickey's 'ears'.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
On a large serving platter, arrange the cucumber slices in rows or clusters. For each cucumber slice, place two smaller bell pepper slices (using a mix of red and yellow for variety) above it to create the iconic Mickey ear shape.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Fill in the spaces around your Mickey shapes with the remaining vegetables: baby carrots, halved cherry tomatoes, small broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, and black olives. Arrange them attractively to create a colorful and full platter.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Pour the hummus, ranch dressing, and guacamole into small, individual serving bowls. Place these bowls strategically on the platter or alongside it for easy dipping.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Serve immediately as a fun and healthy snack or appetizer for your party guests.
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Mickey-shaped Veggie Platter
Ingredients
For the Veggies
- 1 cucumber, large, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, small
- 1 cup cauliflower florets, small
- 1/2 cup black olives, pitted, whole or sliced
For the Dips
- 1 cup hummus
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup guacamole
Instructions
- 1
Thoroughly wash all vegetables. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Slice the large cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds. These will form the main 'heads' of your Mickey shapes. Core and seed the red and yellow bell peppers, then slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. These will be used for Mickey's 'ears'.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
On a large serving platter, arrange the cucumber slices in rows or clusters. For each cucumber slice, place two smaller bell pepper slices (using a mix of red and yellow for variety) above it to create the iconic Mickey ear shape.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Fill in the spaces around your Mickey shapes with the remaining vegetables: baby carrots, halved cherry tomatoes, small broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, and black olives. Arrange them attractively to create a colorful and full platter.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Pour the hummus, ranch dressing, and guacamole into small, individual serving bowls. Place these bowls strategically on the platter or alongside it for easy dipping.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Serve immediately as a fun and healthy snack or appetizer for your party guests.