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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Appetizer Recipes

    Spring Crudité Platter

    Published: Apr 9, 2023 · Updated: Oct 10, 2023 by Jacqui Wormington · This post may contain affiliate links. · 10 Comments

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    Spring is the perfect time to host an outdoor gathering and impress your guests with a visually stunning and healthy Crudité Platter.

    spring crudité platter assembled on a circular charcuterie board in a bright and airy setting

    In this blog post, we cover everything you need to know to create a delicious vegan-friendly spring crudité platter that will have your guests asking for the recipe.

    A spring-themed crudité platter is a colorful and healthy option for your next gathering. With a mix of fresh vegetables, delicious dips, and garnishes like edible flowers and fresh herbs, it's sure to impress your guests.

    Follow our simple instructions and tips to create a visually stunning platter that everyone will enjoy.

    If you are a fan of charcuterie and grazing boards. Make sure to also check out our collection!

    We have a full guide on how to make a vegan Charcuterie Board and recipes for themed boards such as a Halloween charcuterie board and an Indian charcuterie board!

    Jump to:
    • 🤔 What is a Crudité Platter?
    • 👩🏽‍🍳 How to Make a Spring-Themed Crudité Platter
    • 🥕 Cutting Vedge's Veggie Forward Sliced Sausages
    • 💡 Tips for the best Crudité
    • 💭 Common questions
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    This blog post is supported by Cutting Vedge. A big shoutout to the supporting brands that make The Simple Sprinkle possible! As always, all opinions shared are my own.

    🤔 What is a Crudité Platter?

    Crudité platter is French, meaning "raw vegetables." It is a popular appetizer or snack that consists of (as the name indicated) various raw vegetables, such as carrots, cucumbers, celery, and radishes, arranged on a platter. The platter is usually accompanied by a dip, such as hummus, ranch, or cream cheese, and sometimes includes nuts, olives, and fruits.

    👩🏽‍🍳 How to Make a Spring-Themed Crudité Platter

    To create a visually stunning crudité platter, you'll need a mix of colorful and fresh vegetables. You can choose any vegetables that are in season, but for a spring-themed platter, we recommend using carrots with tops, asparagus, cauliflower, radishes, peas, celery, and such. You can also add strawberries or berries for a pop of color.

    1. Wash, cut, and prepare all vegetables in advance.
    2. Prepare dips, antipasti, and anything that needs to be cooked in advance.
    3. Add the dips, olives, and nuts to separate small bowls and place them in the center or on the side of the board to anchor them.
    4. Add the biggest pieces such as celery, carrots, and carrot greens on the bottom. Followed by smaller pieces working from the center out and around.
    5. Garnish with edible flowers or herbs. Garnish the dips with olive oil, fresh herbs, or green onion as desired.

    🥕 Cutting Vedge's Veggie Forward Sliced Sausages

    vegan spring crudité platter shown from the side with cutting vedge packaging in front of it

    Cutting Vedge's Veggie Forward™ Sliced Sausages are a delicious and convenient alternative to traditional meat-based sausages. Made with high-quality plant-based ingredients, these sausages are better for you and the planet.

    They are gluten-free, non-GMO, and contain no artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors. Plus, they are incredibly versatile and complement a spring-themed Crudité platter well. Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or simply looking to reduce your meat consumption, Cutting Vedge's Sausages are a great choice that won't compromise on taste or texture.

    💡 Tips for the best Crudité

    We have a few tips for you, so you create the most stunning Crudité platter first try!

    • Choose a mix of colorful and fresh vegetables for visual appeal. (Make sure they look fresh and appealing when purchasing and store them properly until usage.)
    • Use dips, antipasti, olives, nuts, or crackers to add flavor and texture.
    • Use a charcuterie board set. It will make your crudité look attractive, it's convenient to use, easy to clean, and adds an extra touch of elegance to your presentation.
    • Arrange the vegetables in a circular pattern, working from the center out and around.
    • Use edible flowers, carrots and/or celery greens, fresh herbs, and rainbow cauliflower to add a pop of color and freshness.
    hand dipping sausage slice into hummus, bowl of hummus is surrounded by vegetables and flowers

    💭 Common questions

    What vegetables can I use in a crudité platter?

    You can use any vegetables that are in season, but some popular choices include carrots, cucumbers, celery, radishes, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and cauliflower.

    What dips go well with a crudité platter?

    Some popular dips include hummus, ranch, cream cheese, and guacamole. You can also try other dips like salsa, tzatziki, or artichoke spinach dip.

    Can I make a crudité platter in advance?

    Yes, you can wash and cut the vegetables a day or two in advance. However, be sure to store them properly. Same with any dips you are preparing in advance: store them in separate air-tight containers in the fridge and wait with the garnish until shortly before serving.

    📖 Recipe

    vegan spring crudité platter

    Spring Crudité Platter

    Jacqui Wormington
    Spring is the perfect time to host an outdoor gathering and impress your guests with a visually stunning and healthy Crudité Platter. Follow this recipe to make a visually appealing vegan crudité platter that will have your guests excited!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Assembly 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Holiday
    Cuisine Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, European, French, Vegan
    Servings 8 servings

    Equipment

    • round charcuterie board or wooden board
    • small bowls
    • forks
    • spoons
    • napkins
    • serving utensils

    Ingredients
      

    • 1-2 package of Cutting Vedge Sausage Slices
    • 10 carrots with tops
    • 1 large rainbow cauliflower cut into florets and steamed or blanched
    • 1 bunch radish sliced
    • 2 cucumbers sliced in sticks
    • 1 pints colorful cherry tomatoes
    • 8 mini bell peppers halved and deseeded
    • 20 mini rainbow carrots (snack carrots, add more as needed)
    • 10 stalks celery with celery tops as decoration
    • 1 pint strawberries (or berries, cherries, apples, or grapes)

    On the side

    • olives (seasoned, or marinated)
    • nuts of choice (pistachio, walnuts, almonds)

    Dips

    • hummus
    • vegan ranch
    • herbed vegan cream cheese dip 
    • other dips of choice

    Garnish

    • edible flowers
    • fresh herbs of choice (dill, cilantro, parsley, etc) 
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    Instructions
     

    • Wash, cut, and prepare all vegetables in advance. Following the package instructions, fry or bake Cutting Vedge Sausage Slices.
    • Add the dips, olives, and nuts to separate small bowls and place them in the center or on the side of your board to anchor them. Add the celery, carrots, and carrot greens on the bottom.
    • Followed by cucumber, radish, bell pepper, snack carrots, cherry tomato, and cauliflower working from the center out and around. Top with cutting vedge sausage slices, and garnish such as edible flowers, or herbs.
    • Garnish the dips with olive oil, fresh herbs, or green onion as desired. 

    Notes

    Storage: Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Use separate containers for different components (vegetables, dips) and consume within 3-4 days to maintain freshness.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 servingCalories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 11gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 433mgPotassium: 1271mgFiber: 9gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 17380IUVitamin C: 137mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2mg

    The provided nutritional information is an estimate. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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    For food safety see guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    1. Cindy says

      April 18, 2023 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      Incredibly gorgeous and almost too beautiful to eat, but I still would! I can't wait to try Cutting Vedge!

      Reply
    2. Holly says

      April 18, 2023 at 1:16 pm

      I love all these flavors together and your presentation including fresh flowers is perfect! I pinned this to come back to for Mother's Day weekend!

      Reply
    3. Erin says

      April 18, 2023 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      This spring crudite platter looks so good and your photos are gorgeous! I am so inspired to make this for my next get-together with friends!

      Reply
    4. Choclette says

      April 18, 2023 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      Visually stunning? You've got it. This has to be the prettiest crudité platter I've ever seen. Thanks for the great tips too as well as the inspiration. Dips and veggies here I come.

      Reply
    5. Tavo says

      April 18, 2023 at 2:49 pm

      5 stars
      I recently had the pleasure of indulging in the Spring Crudité Platter at a friend's gathering, and I can confidently say that it was an absolute masterpiece! This vibrant and wholesome platter exceeded all my expectations and proved to be a crowdpleaser like no other.

      The presentation was nothing short of spectacular; it was as if Mother Nature herself had arranged a colorful bouquet of fresh and crunchy vegetables. The variety of hues and textures on the platter was a visual feast that immediately drew everyone's attention.

      Reply
    6. Sam says

      April 18, 2023 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      Not only is this beautiful, but it is delicious! So many good items on here. Such a great party snack! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    7. Katie says

      April 20, 2023 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      Oh this is sooo beautiful! Can't wait to try and recreate it!

      Reply
    8. Wendy/HappyAppleVegan says

      March 30, 2025 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      This simple and simply stunning platter has it all, Jacqui!! Perfect for entertaining--you have that gorgeous floral-reminiscent appeal, all the delicious goodness and delight of finger foods, and a whole lot of flexibility. Love it!

      Reply
    9. Sarah | Well and Full says

      May 19, 2025 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      This is the PERFECT crudité platter for spring, I love it!

      Reply
      • Jacqui Wormington says

        May 19, 2025 at 11:10 pm

        Yay! I really wanted it to feel fresh and fun. I am so glad it gave you the perfect spring vibes 🌱💐 Thanks so much for the love!

        Reply

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