Ocean Blue Fish-Shaped Dip (Printable)

Whimsical ocean-themed dip with herbed and blue ranch dips, fresh veggies arranged as a fish shape.

# What You Need:

→ Creamy Herbed Dip

01 - 1 cup 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 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 fish eye)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a bowl, 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 in a separate bowl. Add blue food coloring if desired and stir until evenly colored.
03 - Spread blue ranch dip on a large platter in an oval shape to form the fish body.
04 - Spoon the herbed dip at the head area of the fish, shaping it with a slight point to resemble a mouth.
05 - Fan baby carrots at the tail end to imitate fish tail fins.
06 - Layer cucumber slices and celery sticks over the blue dip to create scales.
07 - Arrange cherry tomato halves, yellow bell pepper strips, and purple cabbage to represent colorful fins and details.
08 - Place a black olive and a radish slice to form the fish’s eye.
09 - Serve immediately, accompanied by extra vegetables for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Creamy, flavorful dips add a fresh, herbed taste
  • Fun fish-shaped presentation perfect for entertaining
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 maximum flavor
  • Chill dips before assembling for easier spreading
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