Ocean Blue Fish-Shaped Dip (Printable Version)

A colorful fish-shaped dip with creamy herbed blends and fresh veggies, perfect for parties and gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Creamy Herbed Dip

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup 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 black pepper to taste

→ Blue Ranch Dip

08 - 1 cup 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 garnish)

# How to Make It:

01 - Blend cream cheese, sour cream, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt and ranch seasoning. Add blue food coloring if desired and mix evenly.
03 - Spread blue ranch dip in an oval shape on a large platter to form the fish body.
04 - Spoon herbed dip onto one end of the oval, shaping it slightly pointed to resemble the mouth.
05 - Fan out baby carrots at the opposite end to create the tail.
06 - Layer cucumber slices and celery sticks over the blue dip to simulate scales.
07 - Place cherry tomato halves, yellow bell pepper strips, and shredded purple cabbage for accents.
08 - Use a black olive and a radish slice to form the fish’s eye.
09 - Present immediately with extra vegetable sticks for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creative presentation perfect for entertaining
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free options
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 best flavor in the herbed dip
  • Apply food coloring sparingly to achieve the perfect ocean blue shade
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