Slow Savory Turtle Platter (Print Version)

Fresh vegetables arranged as turtles with creamy herb dip, perfect for parties and kids.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber
02 - 1 green bell pepper
03 - 8 cherry tomatoes
04 - 1 small zucchini
05 - 12 baby carrots
06 - 1 cup broccoli florets
07 - 1 cup snap peas

→ Herb Dip

08 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
09 - 1/4 cup sour cream
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
12 - 1 clove garlic, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnishes & Assembly

15 - 8 black olive slices for eyes
16 - 8 toothpicks

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Slice the cucumber into 1/2-inch thick rounds to serve as turtle shells.
02 - Slice the green bell pepper and zucchini into small wedges to mimic legs and heads.
03 - Attach four vegetable wedges around each cucumber round using toothpicks to form legs and secure one smaller wedge as the head.
04 - Use a small amount of yogurt dip to adhere black olive slices onto the heads as eyes.
05 - Place cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, broccoli florets, and snap peas artistically around the turtles to complete the platter.
06 - In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, sour cream, dill, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then mix thoroughly.
07 - Present the vegetable turtles alongside the herb dip for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • Swap Greek yogurt for dairy free alternatives for a vegan dip
  • Add radishes or celery for extra crunch and color
03 -
  • Sharp knife helps with precise cuts
  • Use fresh herbs for best flavor
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