Snowman Crudités with Dip

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This charming platter features crisp cauliflower, cucumber, carrots, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and olives artfully arranged to resemble a snowman. The vegetables offer fresh, crunchy textures highlighted by a creamy herb dip made from Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. It’s a visually delightful and healthy option perfect for parties and family gatherings, ready in just 25 minutes.

Updated on Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT
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A whimsical and healthy appetizer featuring crisp vegetables arranged as a snowman, served with a creamy herb dip—perfect for festive gatherings and kids parties.

This snowman crudités platter was a huge hit at our last holiday party with family and friends

Ingredients

  • Vegetables: 1 large cauliflower head (cut into florets), 1 large cucumber, 2 medium carrots (peeled), 1 small red bell pepper, 1 small yellow bell pepper, 6 cherry tomatoes, 1 black olive
  • Dip: 200 g (7 oz) Greek yogurt or sour cream, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp fresh chives or dill (finely chopped), 1 garlic clove (minced), Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the vegetables:
Slice the cucumber into 1 cm rounds. Cut one carrot into sticks for snowman arms, and use a peeler to cut thin ribbons from the other carrot for the scarf. Slice bell peppers into small strips and pieces for the hat, buttons, and scarf accent. Slice the black olive into thin rounds for the eyes and mouth.
Arrange the snowman:
On a large platter, assemble three cauliflower florets in increasing size vertically to form the snowmans body. Use cucumber rounds for the snow at the base. Add carrot sticks for arms, and carrot ribbons for the scarf around the neck. Use black olive slices for eyes and mouth, a small carrot piece for the nose, and bell pepper strips to create a hat and buttons. Place cherry tomatoes and remaining vegetables around the snowman as extra crudités.
Prepare the dip:
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives or dill, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve:
Place the dip in a small bowl next to or within the platter for dipping.
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My kids love helping assemble the snowman and enjoy the healthy snacks afterwards

Required Tools

Large serving platter, sharp knife, vegetable peeler, small mixing bowl, spoon

Allergen Information

Contains dairy (Greek yogurt or sour cream, mayonnaise). May contain eggs (mayonnaise). Check all ingredient labels for gluten or allergen traces if required.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 95 per serving. Total Fat: 3.5 g. Carbohydrates: 12 g. Protein: 4 g.

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Platter of Snowman Crudités, a healthy and fun appetizer starring carrot arms and a flavorful herb dip. | snacksplat.com

This festive and healthy appetizer always brings smiles to the table and is perfect for any occasion

Snowman Crudités with Dip

A festive platter of crisp vegetables paired with a creamy herb dip, ideal for gatherings and kids.

Prep duration
25 min
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Complete duration
25 min
Created by Katie Miller


Skill level Easy

Heritage International

Output 6 Portions

Nutrition Labels Meat-free, No gluten

What you'll need

Vegetables

01 1 large cauliflower head, cut into florets
02 1 large cucumber
03 2 medium carrots, peeled
04 1 small red bell pepper
05 1 small yellow bell pepper
06 6 cherry tomatoes
07 1 black olive

Dip

01 7 oz Greek yogurt or sour cream
02 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 2 tablespoons fresh chives or dill, finely chopped
05 1 garlic clove, minced
06 Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

Step 01

Prepare the vegetables: Slice the cucumber into 0.4 inch rounds. Cut one carrot into sticks for arms and peel thin ribbons from the other carrot for the scarf. Slice bell peppers into small strips and pieces for hat, buttons, and scarf accent. Slice black olive into thin rounds for eyes and mouth.

Step 02

Assemble the snowman: On a large serving platter, arrange three cauliflower florets in ascending size vertically to form the body. Place cucumber rounds at the base as snow. Add carrot sticks as arms and carrot ribbons around the neck for a scarf. Use black olive slices for eyes and mouth, a small carrot piece for the nose, and bell pepper strips for hat and buttons. Arrange cherry tomatoes and remaining vegetables around the snowman.

Step 03

Prepare the dip: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives or dill, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 04

Serve: Place the dip in a small bowl beside or within the platter for dipping.

Kitchen tools

  • Large serving platter
  • Sharp knife
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Spoon

Allergy details

Always review ingredients for potential allergens and seek professional medical guidance if uncertain.
  • Contains dairy from Greek yogurt or sour cream and mayonnaise.
  • May contain eggs due to mayonnaise.
  • Check labels for potential gluten or allergen traces.

Nutrient breakdown (each portion)

Numbers shown are estimates only - please consult healthcare providers for specific advice.
  • Energy: 95
  • Fats: 3.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Proteins: 4 g