Colorful veggie platter with dips, cheeses, nuts, and crackers for a fresh, satisfying lunch or snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Vegetables
01 - 1 cup baby carrots
02 - 1 cup sliced cucumber
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
04 - 1 cup mixed-color bell pepper strips
05 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
→ Dips
06 - ½ cup hummus
07 - ½ cup ranch dressing or Greek yogurt dip
→ Cheeses
08 - 3.5 oz cubed cheddar cheese
09 - 3.5 oz mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
10 - 3.5 oz sliced gouda or Swiss cheese
→ Crunchy Additions
11 - 1 cup whole grain crackers (gluten-free if preferred)
12 - ½ cup roasted mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, or walnuts)
→ Extras
13 - ½ cup green or black olives
14 - ½ cup dried fruit (apricots, cranberries, or figs)
# How to Make It:
01 - Wash and pat dry all fresh vegetables. Slice cucumbers and bell peppers as necessary.
02 - Place the prepared vegetables in separate sections on a large serving board or platter.
03 - Spoon hummus and ranch or Greek yogurt dip into small bowls and position them on the board.
04 - Cluster the cubed cheddar, mozzarella balls, and sliced gouda or Swiss cheese on the board.
05 - Fill remaining spaces with whole grain crackers, roasted nuts, olives, and dried fruit.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.