Vegetable Easter Basket

So Simple!!… Add a beautiful vegetable basket centerpiece to a buffet.

Grab a basket… a shallow one works best.

Fill with washed and dried kale or cabbage leaves around the edges.

Then I added add waxed paper to protect the bottom of the basket from spills or moisture…. insert a dinner plate or platter… whatever will fit to hold the vegetables.  

Add your favorite chopped and sliced veggies, 

Here’s what I used:

Carrots

Zucchini 

Cherry tomatoes

Peppers

Cucumbers

Radishes 

Celery

Add your favorite dip… and you’re ready for a great meal!!

Herbed Ranch Dipping Sauce

½ cup buttermilk

½ cup sour cream

1 cup mayonnaise (Substitute plain Greek yogurt if desired)

Mix well and add: 

1 fresh garlic clove minced

½ teaspoon dried basil

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried dill

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon salt 

Pepper to taste

(Can substitute the above spices for your favorite dried Italian Herb blend- add about 2 teaspoons plus salt and pepper to taste if substituting)

Let mixture chill for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.  The longer the dipping sauce sits, the better it tastes.