Skeleton Veggie Gooey Avocado (Printable Version)

Vibrant veggies shaped as a skeleton, served with gooey avocado dip for fun, healthful snacking.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables for Skeleton

01 - 1 large English cucumber, sliced
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
06 - 1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets
07 - 1 small head broccoli, broken into florets
08 - 1 cup snap peas
09 - 1 cup black olives, whole or sliced
10 - 2 radishes, sliced
11 - 1 celery stalk, cut into sticks

→ Gooey Avocado Dip

12 - 2 ripe avocados
13 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
14 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
16 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
17 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
19 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
20 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Rinse all vegetables thoroughly under cold running water. Peel carrots and celery, then slice, chop, and portion all produce according to their listed descriptions.
02 - Arrange cucumber slices to shape the spine and limbs on a large serving platter. Form arms and legs with carrot and celery sticks. Design ribs and pelvis using bell pepper strips. Position cauliflower florets for shoulders and hips. Add cherry tomatoes and radish slices for joints, and use broccoli florets to represent feet and hands. Garnish with black olives for facial features and anatomical details.
03 - Create the skull at the top of the arrangement by clustering cauliflower florets or placing a small round dish for the dip.
04 - In a medium mixing bowl, mash the avocados using a fork or spoon until mostly smooth. Incorporate the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until creamy and homogenous.
05 - Spoon avocado dip into a small bowl and place as the skeleton’s skull or set beside the platter for dipping. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to customize with your favorite vegetables
  • Fun activity for kids to help assemble
  • Rich avocado dip with a tangy creamy finish
  • Vibrant colors bring any party table to life
  • Vegetarian and gluten free so everyone gets to enjoy
02 -
  • Packed with fiber vitamins and healthy fats
  • Loaded with antioxidants from veggies and herbs
  • Can be made vegan and nut free
03 -
  • Use a damp towel under the platter to keep it from sliding while you shape the skeleton
  • Choose a wide shallow bowl for the dip to give enough skull room if you make it part of the design
  • Always taste and add salt lime juice or extra cilantro to personalize the dip
  • If little hands help assemble save the olives for last or they might disappear before serving

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