Spicy Vegetable Crudités
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Looking for a vibrant, no cook appetizer that comes together in minutes? This spicy vegetable crudités platter is my go to when I need something healthy and impressive without breaking a sweat. Fresh, crunchy veggies paired with a zesty sriracha yogurt dip make it perfect for parties or a quick snack. The best part is that raw vegetables like bell peppers are packed with vitamin C to boost your immune system, and everything here is ready to eat in just 15 minutes of prep. It's also incredibly budget friendly since you're using simple produce and Greek yogurt. Trust me, this has become a favorite at my table.
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Ingredients
- 2red bell peppers(sliced into strips)
- 1cucumber(cut into batons)
- 200 gcherry tomatoes(halved)
- 3carrot(sliced into sticks)
- 4celery stalks(cut into pieces)
- 200 mlgreek yogurt
- 3 mlsriracha sauce
- 15 mllime juice
- 2garlic cloves(minced)
- 15 gfresh cilantro(chopped)
- 2 gsalt
- 1 gblack pepper
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Wash all your vegetables thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Tip: Dry vegetables stay fresh longer and prevent the platter from becoming watery.
- 2
Prepare the red bell peppers by removing the seeds and white membranes, then slice them lengthwise into even strips.
Tip: Cut peppers vertically rather than horizontally for more elegant presentation.
- 3
Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out the center seeds with a spoon, then slice into batons.
Tip: Removing seeds prevents the vegetables from becoming soggy.
- 4
Slice the carrots into thin sticks and the celery into pieces about 10 centimeters long.
Tip: Uniform sizing helps everything look more polished on the platter.
- 5
Combine Greek yogurt, sriracha, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
Tip: Make the dip ahead of time and refrigerate to let flavors meld together.
- 6
Arrange all prepared vegetables on a large platter, grouping them by color for visual appeal.
Tip: Leave space in the center for the spicy dip.
- 7
Transfer the spicy yogurt dip to a small bowl and place it in the center of your vegetable arrangement.
Tip: You can dust the dip with extra cilantro or a pinch of paprika for garnish.
- 8
Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tip: The vegetables stay crisp for up to 6 hours when properly covered.
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