Carrots, black olives, cucumber, tomatoes, and dip.

Vegetable Snowman

University of Nebraska at Lincoln Nebraska Nutrition Education Program
Do your kids love to dip? A "Vegetable Snowman" is a great item to bring to holiday parties and family events or just a fun snack to make. Feel free to be creative and use any type of vegetable that you might have on hand.

Ingredients 

  • 1/4 cup Ranch Dressing Low-fat
  • 1 Cucumber Scrubbed, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp Black Olives Sliced
  • 2 Carrots Scrubbed, sliced
  • 3 Cherry Tomatoes Rinsed, cup in halves
  • 1/2 Bell Pepper Rinsed, sliced

Equipment

  • Serving Plate
  • Small Bowl

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water.
  • Place ranch dressing in a small cup for the snowman's head.
  • Assemble vegetables in the shape of a snowman using cucumber slices for the body, carrots for arms and nose, cherry tomatoes for buttons, bell peppers for hat and scarf, and olives for the eyes.
  • Be creative and feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand. A “Vegetable Snowman” is a great item to bring to holiday parties and family events.
  • Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Vegetable Snowman
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
190
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
382
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
538
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
11382
IU
228
%
Vitamin C
 
52
mg
63
%
Calcium
 
56
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Bell Pepper, Black Olives, Carrots, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Ranch Dressing
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