Rainbow Arch Bright Veggie Sticks (Printable version)

Crisp, colorful vegetable sticks arranged in a vibrant rainbow arch for easy snacking.

# What you need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into sticks
02 - 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and cut into sticks
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into sticks
04 - 1 cup carrot sticks
05 - 1 cup cucumber sticks
06 - 1 cup celery sticks
07 - 1 cup purple or red cabbage, cut into strips
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes

→ Dip (optional)

09 - 1/2 cup hummus or ranch dip

# Steps to follow:

01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Slice bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, celery, and cabbage into sticks or strips of uniform size for consistent presentation.
03 - On a large platter or board, arrange the vegetable sticks in an arch shape, grouping each color to create a rainbow effect.
04 - Place cherry tomatoes at one end of the arch to represent the pot of gold or clouds.
05 - Present with hummus or ranch dip in a small bowl alongside the vegetable arch.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Healthy and colorful snack
  • Easy to prepare and kid-friendly
02 -
  • Try adding snap peas, yellow squash, or radishes for more color and variety.
  • For extra crunch, chill the cut veggies in ice water for 10 minutes before arranging.
03 -
  • Chill vegetables for added crunch and freshness.
  • Mix and match dips for variety and taste.
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