Cucumber, Carrot and Tomato Crudite Platter
4.8(211 ratings)Not every salad needs tossing. Lay crunchy vegetables out in neat overlapping rows and let guests pick what they like. Cucumber, carrot and tomato are a reliable trio that nearly everyone enjoys, especially with a thick dill and chive cashew dip in the middle. It is an easy centerpiece for a gathering and can be sliced a couple of hours ahead.
- Hands-on
- 25 min
- Soak
- 4 hr
- Total
- 4 hr 25 min
- Serves
- 8
- Level
- Easy
Method
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Step 1: Blend the drained cashews with the water, lemon juice, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt until silky, then stir in the dill and chives by hand.
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Step 2: Slice the cucumbers and tomatoes into rounds about 1/4 inch thick and cut the carrots on a slight diagonal into thinner coins.
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Step 3: Arrange the vegetables on a large platter in overlapping rows, keeping each type grouped together so the colors stay distinct.
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Step 4: Sprinkle the tomato slices with the remaining salt, spoon the dip into a small bowl in the center of the platter and serve.
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