River Delta Flow Veggies (Printable Version)

Colorful vegetable sticks arranged with creamy dips for a stunning Mediterranean-inspired platter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dips

01 - 1 1/2 cups hummus or Greek yogurt dip

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced into sticks
04 - 1 cup colorful bell peppers, sliced into strips
05 - 1 cup carrots, peeled and cut into thin sticks
06 - 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
07 - 1/2 cup snap peas, trimmed

→ Garnishes

08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or zaatar, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Spoon the hummus or yogurt dip onto a large, flat serving platter in a wide, winding line through the centre, shaping it smoothly with the back of a spoon to represent a river.
02 - Place the vegetable sticks and slices in branching, tapering lines radiating from the edges of the platter toward the central dip, alternating colours and shapes to resemble river tributaries.
03 - Drizzle olive oil over the dip and sprinkle with smoked paprika or zaatar if desired.
04 - Scatter chopped fresh parsley over the platter for a vibrant finishing touch.
05 - Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by extra vegetables or pita chips for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when it actually takes just 25 minutes
  • Every vegetable stays crisp and fresh because there's no cooking involved, just beautiful slicing
  • It works for almost any gathering, feeding 6 people or easily doubled for a crowd
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so it welcomes everyone to the table
02 -
  • Prep everything right before assembling—vegetables start to lose their firmness and color once cut, so patience here pays off in the final presentation
  • The dip needs to be thick enough to hold its shape but smooth enough to scoop easily; if it's too thin, add a bit more hummus or yogurt to achieve that perfect consistency
  • Don't arrange your vegetables too densely—the negative space and gaps are what make the river tributaries actually look like flowing water channels
03 -
  • Use a mix of raw vegetables in different colors—the visual contrast is what makes this recipe sing, so think beyond just green and orange
  • If you're worried about vegetables browning or wilting, keep them in sealed containers with damp paper towels until the last moment before arranging
  • The curved, flowing arrangement actually helps guests understand how to approach the platter—they naturally follow the tributaries toward the river of dip
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