Chicken Run Veggie Tray (Printable)

Colorful vegetable sticks arranged playfully with smooth ranch hummus for dipping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup baby carrots
02 - 1 cup cucumber sticks
03 - 1 cup red bell pepper strips
04 - 1 cup yellow bell pepper strips
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
06 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
07 - 1/2 cup black olives, pitted

→ Ranch Hummus Dip

08 - 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
09 - 1/4 cup tahini
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
12 - 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
13 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
15 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
16 - 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
17 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
19 - 2–4 tablespoons cold water

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash and cut vegetables into sticks or strips. Arrange them on a large serving platter in playful shapes resembling chickens, using black olives for eyes or decorative accents as desired.
02 - In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, onion powder, dill, parsley, chives, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, gradually adding cold water until achieving a creamy, dippable consistency.
03 - Transfer the ranch hummus to a serving bowl and position it in the center of the vegetable arrangement.
04 - Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to present.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • No cooking required—just 25 minutes of simple prep and creative arranging
  • Kid-friendly presentation that makes vegetables exciting and approachable
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, accommodating many dietary preferences
  • Ranch hummus offers a familiar flavor twist on traditional hummus that appeals to American palates
  • Perfectly customizable with your family's favorite vegetables
  • Great for parties, potlucks, movie nights, or healthy after-school snacks
02 -
  • Prep vegetables the night before and store in water-filled containers to keep them crisp and ready to arrange
  • Use a variety of textures and colors to make the tray visually exciting and nutritionally diverse
  • Involve kids in the arranging process—they're more likely to eat vegetables they helped prepare
  • Taste the hummus before serving and adjust seasonings; you may want more lemon for brightness or more herbs for ranch flavor
  • Keep vegetables chilled until just before serving to maintain maximum crispness
  • Place the hummus bowl slightly off-center to create more space for creative vegetable arrangements
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