Ocean Blue Fish Dip Tray (Printable Version)

Whimsical ocean-inspired dip tray with creamy herbed and blue ranch dips alongside fresh vegetables.

# Ingredient List:

→ Creamy Herbed Dip

01 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Blue Ranch Dip

08 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
09 - 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
10 - 1–2 drops natural blue food coloring (optional)

→ Vegetables & Decoration

11 - 1 cup baby carrots
12 - 1 cup cucumber slices
13 - 1 cup celery sticks
14 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 1/2 cup purple cabbage, shredded
16 - 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, sliced
17 - 1/4 cup black olives, pitted
18 - 1 slice radish for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until smooth and set aside.
02 - In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt and ranch seasoning. Add blue food coloring if desired and stir until uniformly colored.
03 - Spread the blue ranch dip in an oval shape on a large serving platter to represent the fish body.
04 - Spoon the herbed dip at one end of the oval, shaping it slightly pointed to form the fish’s head and mouth.
05 - Fan out baby carrots at the opposite end of the oval to create the fish’s tail.
06 - Layer cucumber slices and celery sticks over the blue dip to simulate fish scales.
07 - Place cherry tomato halves, yellow bell pepper strips, and purple cabbage to add color and form the fins.
08 - Add a black olive and a radish slice at the head area for the fish’s eye.
09 - Present immediately with extra vegetables on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creative ocean-themed presentation
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free options
02 -
  • Contains dairy and may not be suitable for vegans unless using alternatives
  • Gluten-free if all ingredients are certified gluten-free
03 -
  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
  • Optional blue food coloring enhances the ocean effect but can be skipped.
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