Ocean Blue Fish-Shaped Dip (Printer-friendly)

Ocean-inspired fish-shaped dip tray featuring creamy herbed and ranch dips with fresh vegetable accents.

# What You'll Need:

→ Creamy Herbed Dip

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Blue Ranch Dip

08 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
09 - 2 tbsp 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 fish eye)

# Directions:

01 - Mix cream cheese, sour cream, fresh dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt with ranch seasoning. Add optional blue food coloring and mix until uniformly colored.
03 - On a large serving platter, spread the blue ranch dip into an oval shape 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 mouth.
05 - Arrange baby carrots fanned out at the opposite end of the body to form the tail.
06 - Layer cucumber slices and celery sticks over the blue dip to simulate fish scales.
07 - Accent the fish with cherry tomato halves, yellow bell pepper strips, and shredded purple cabbage for fins and texture.
08 - Place a black olive topped with a radish slice to create the fish’s eye.
09 - Serve immediately with extra vegetables on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to assemble and visually appealing
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free friendly
02 -
  • For a vegan version, use plant-based cream cheese sour cream and yogurt alternatives
  • Add smoked salmon pieces or shrimp for a seafood twist
03 -
  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor
  • Arrange vegetables with variety in colors for visual appeal
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