crudite

Uncooked veggie platter

Crudités are raw vegetables served as an appetizer, typically cut into sticks or bite-sized pieces and accompanied by a dip.

The word is French, and the plural form predominates in English: a platter of crudités with ranch dressing.

The singular crudité appears occasionally but sounds overly precise for what's essentially a fancy vegetable tray.

vegetables

carrot sticks

Sliced raw carrots

radish · broccoli florets · cauliflower · cherry tomatoes · snap peas · jicama · endive · fennel · asparagus · zucchini

presentation

platter

Large flat serving dish

  • arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
  • garnishDecorative food topping
  • dipBrief immersion or condiment

centerpiece · appetizer · display · spread · tray · cocktail party · hors d'oeuvre · entertaining · buffet · catering

dips

hummus

Mashed chickpea spread

  • ranchLivestock-raising estate
  • aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
  • tzatzikiYogurt-cucumber sauce from Greece

baba ganoush · blue cheese · tahini · guacamole · romesco · raita · vinaigrette · remoulade · yogurt · labneh

Categories
Opposites
cooking state

cruditesteamed vegetables

Produce cooked by vapor

grilled vegetables · stir-fry · ratatouille

snack/appetizer type

cruditechips

Thin fried slices

potato chips · tortilla chips · nachos · french fries · mozzarella sticks

health/indulgence

cruditejunk food

Low-nutrition processed snacks

fried food · comfort food · charcuterie · cheese plate

Family

crudity, crudites, crudités, crudité

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G