A vibrant veggie board with fresh carrots, snap peas, and creamy dip, ideal for spring entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 12–16 small carrots with tops, washed and trimmed
02 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
04 - 1 cup radishes, halved
05 - ½ cup cucumber slices
06 - ½ cup bell pepper strips (orange, yellow, or red)
→ Dip (Edible Soil)
07 - 1 cup classic or roasted garlic hummus
08 - ¼ cup black olives, finely chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free if preferred)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
→ Garnish
11 - Fresh dill or parsley sprigs
12 - Microgreens (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Wash, trim, and cut vegetables as indicated, leaving a portion of carrot tops attached to maintain a garden aesthetic.
02 - Combine hummus and chopped black olives in a small bowl, then spread the mixture in a thick strip or oval shape on a large serving platter.
03 - Sprinkle toasted panko breadcrumbs and chopped parsley over the hummus layer to simulate soil texture.
04 - Insert carrots vertically into the hummus soil base so they appear to be growing from the ground.
05 - Distribute sugar snap peas, cherry tomatoes, halved radishes, cucumber slices, and bell pepper strips around the carrots to fill the platter.
06 - Decorate with fresh dill, parsley sprigs, and optional microgreens to enhance color and mimic carrot tops.
07 - Present immediately to maintain freshness and vibrant appearance.
