What if you didn’t have to worry about making four different appetizers for your next party—just one that’ll knock everyone’s socks off? Look no further than these breathtaking crudités platters. They’re basically just artfully sliced veggies, dips and sometimes (if we’re extra lucky) cheese. Better yet, you can slice and arrange the vegetables a few hours ahead of time and cover them in damp paper towels to keep everything perky until your guests arrive.
16 Drop-Dead Gorgeous Crudités Platters

Half Baked Harvest
The New Crudités Platter
Why yes, that is fried asparagus and zucchini.
The Perfect Easy Mezze Platter
Mediterranean at its best.

What’s Gaby Cooking
Crudités Platter 101
The best part? No cooking.
Mosaic Crudités Confetti
Ready thy Instagram.
Creole Crab Dip
Tip: Cut veggies into different shapes and sizes to keep the platter interesting.

Spoon Fork Bacon
Fall Snack Board
Yep, you’re allowed to add cheese…and wine.
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Crudité Platter With Tzatziki Sauce
Don’t forget the irresistible dip.

PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
Dairy-free Butternut Squash 'fondue'
Why should cheese eaters have all the fun?
Farmers Market Pickled Crudité Platter
Prepare for oooh’s.

Pinch of Yum
Curry Hummus
If the dip is extra fancy, it’s totally OK to spread out olives and cherry tomatoes and call it a day.

Minimalist Baker
5-minute Macadamia Cheese And Vegan Crudités
Nutritional yeast, bless.
Red Pepper Sambal Muhammara Dip
Dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan.
Spinach And Artichoke Avocado Dip
Bright, creamy and totally delightful.
Le Grand Aioli Seafood And Vegetable Crudités Platter With Grilled Scallions
We owe Coterie member Phoebe Lapine for this work of art.
Market Veggie Board With Roasted Corn Jalapeno Hummus And Honey Whipped Goat Cheese
Your guests won't know what hit them.

The Mom 100
All-green Crudités Basket
Coterie member Katie Workman forgoes the traditional platter…and we love it.
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