Ocean Blue Fish-Shaped Dip (Printable Version)

Whimsical ocean-inspired dip platter with creamy herbed and blue ranch dips, paired with fresh veggies and colorful accents.

# The Ingredients You'll 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix until smooth. Set aside.
02 - Mix Greek yogurt and ranch seasoning in a separate bowl. Add blue food coloring if desired and stir to evenly tint.
03 - Spread blue ranch dip in an oval shape on a large serving platter to create the fish body.
04 - Spoon the herbed dip onto one end of the oval to form the fish's head, shaping it to a slight point for the mouth.
05 - Arrange baby carrots fanned out at the opposite end to resemble the fish tail.
06 - Layer cucumber slices and celery sticks over the blue dip to mimic fish scales.
07 - Decorate with cherry tomato halves, yellow bell pepper strips, and shredded purple cabbage for color and fins.
08 - Place a black olive with a radish slice on top for the fish eye.
09 - Serve immediately, offering extra vegetables on the side for dipping.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Creamy herbed dip paired with vibrant blue ranch dip creates a stunning visual effect
  • Fresh vegetables make a healthy and colorful presentation perfect for entertaining
02 -
  • Contains dairy: cream cheese, sour cream, and Greek yogurt
  • For vegan option, use plant-based substitutes for dairy
03 -
  • Use fresh herbs finely chopped for best flavor and appearance
  • Chill dips before arranging to help them firm up and hold shape better
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