Making your own veggie platter and dip is so easy to do! Today’s tasty post features a veggie platter tutorial with tons of cold dip recipes for a custom mix-and-match snack board that is sure to wow your friends!
Veggie Platter and Dip Recipes
Veggie platters are one of my favorite party appetizers to make in advance.
Raw veggies can easily be washed, sliced, and stored in the fridge ahead of time plus cold veggie dip is so simple to make in advance and tastes even better the next day!
Today’s post features my full collection of vegetable platters, snack boards, appetizer boards, vegetarian friendly charcuterie boards, and cheese boards galore, along with links to my go-to cold dip recipes to serve with them.
What veggies are good for a platter?
There are so many tasty options when it comes to crudite. Choose your favorites and mix and match for a veggie platter that rocks your socks. Any veggie that tastes great eaten raw will be fantastic for your veggie board!
- carrot sticks or baby carrots
- celery sticks
- broccoli florets
- cauliflower florets
- sliced bell pepper
- cucumber sticks or slices
- sliced radish
- cherry tomatoes
- sugar snap peas
- halved sweet mini peppers
Your veggie platter can easily be vegan, vegetarian, and/or gluten-free depending on your choice of dip and dippers. Choose your favorites and have fun with it!
What else can i add to a veggie tray?
- sliced or cubed cheese
- crostini or sliced/torn baguette
- fresh pita bread or pita chips
- pretzels
- crackers
- assorted nuts
- assorted olives and/or pickles
- fresh fruit
Of course you can’t have a veggie board without the dip!
You can use a single dip for your vegetable platter or opt for a few different kids. I usually add a kid-friendly option like hummus or ranch and then something a little fancier for the adults.
Delicious dip Recipes
Choose your favorite(s) and get ready to faceplant!
Homemade Veggie Platter
Ingredients
VEGGIE OPTIONS
- carrot sticks or baby carrots
- celery sticks
- broccoli florets
- cauliflower florets
- sliced bell pepper
- cucumber sticks or slices
- sliced radish
- cherry tomatoes
- sugar snap peas
- halved sweet mini peppers
- assorted pickled vegetables
- assorted olives
ASSORTED EXTRAS
- sliced or cubed cheese
- crostini or sliced/torn baguette
- fresh pita bread or pita chips
- pretzels
- crackers
- assorted nuts
- fresh fruit
DELICIOUS DIP OPTIONS (see blog post for the recipes)
- cold spinach dip
- chilled veggie dip
- hummus
- pimento cheese
- whipped feta dip
- tzatziki dip
- bean dip
Instructions
- For veggies like carrots, cucumber, celery, and bell peppers, I like to slice them into thin dunkable strips.
- Sweet mini peppers and cherry tomatoes can be halved for easy dipping.
- Broccoli and Cauliflower can easily be pulled apart into florets.
- Arrange veggies and choice of dip on your favorite wooden board or tray.
- Surround with any optional extras your heart desires! Crackers, bread, pretzels, pita, etc… Enjoy!
ADVANCE PREP
- Raw veggies can easily be washed or sliced, and stored in the fridge ahead of time. Cold veggie dips are so simple to make in advance and taste even better the next day!
- Add extras like bread, crackers, nuts, etc… before serving for best results.
I also make the most AMAZING Hot Honey Hummus veggie platter. Love it so!
If you get a chance to make one of these crisp and colorful veggie platters, let me know.
Leave me a comment here (LOVE checking those daily!) and tag @PEASandCRAYONS on Instagram so I can happy dance over your tasty creations. I can’t wait to see your scrumptious spreads!
Questions & Reviews
I liked this so much I’m planning on bringing it to the next party I go to!
Ahhh yay! So stoked to hear it! Thanks Nicole!