Ocean Blue Fish-Shaped Tray (Printable View)

Ocean-themed spread with herbed and blue ranch dips paired with fresh vegetables in a fish shape.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Creamy herbed dips with vibrant vegetable decoration
  • Perfect for parties and easy to prepare
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 maximum flavor
  • Chill dips before assembling for easier shaping
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