Ocean Blue Fish-Shaped Dip (Printable)

Whimsical ocean-inspired dip tray with creamy herbed and blue ranch dips, arranged with fresh vegetables.

# What You Need:

→ Creamy Herbed Dip

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 4 oz 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 - 8 oz 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 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix until smooth. Set aside.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend Greek yogurt and ranch seasoning mix. Add blue food coloring if desired and stir until evenly mixed.
03 - Spread the blue ranch dip in an oval shape on a large serving platter to create the fish's body.
04 - Spoon the herbed dip onto 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 to represent the tail.
06 - Layer cucumber slices and celery sticks over the blue dip to resemble fish scales.
07 - Place cherry tomato halves, yellow bell pepper strips, and shredded purple cabbage as accents and fins.
08 - Position a black olive topped with a radish slice to simulate the fish’s eye.
09 - Present immediately with extra vegetables on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy, flavorful dips
  • Fresh and colorful vegetable arrangement
02 -
  • For a vegan version, use plant-based cream cheese, sour cream, and yogurt alternatives
  • Contains dairy allergy risk unless using alternatives
03 -
  • Use fresh herbs for a vibrant flavor
  • Optional blue food coloring adds a fun ocean effect but is not necessary
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