Description
Seasonal Veggie Christmas Tree delights with colorful vegetable artistry and playful presentation. Crisp, fresh ingredients combine to create a whimsical centerpiece that sparks joy and conversation at holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup celery sticks
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or dill
Dipping Sauce:
- 1 cup ranch dressing or hummus
Instructions
- Transform a large serving platter into a festive canvas by strategically positioning vibrant broccoli florets to create a lush, triangular tree silhouette.
- Intersperse juicy cherry tomatoes across the broccoli landscape, mimicking colorful holiday ornaments that add playful pops of red throughout the veggie composition.
- Weave delicate red bell pepper strips horizontally across the broccoli, simulating a whimsical garland that brings movement and texture to the edible masterpiece.
- Craft a radiant star using precisely cut yellow bell pepper slices, carefully positioning it at the tree’s pinnacle to complete the festive design.
- Establish a sturdy foundation by placing crisp cucumber slices along the broccoli base, creating the illusion of a tree trunk with natural green undertones.
- Surround the central broccoli tree with an array of complementary vegetables: arrange baby carrots, crisp celery sticks, vibrant snap peas, and delicate cauliflower florets to enhance the overall composition.
- Garnish the entire creation with a light dusting of fresh parsley or dill, adding a final touch of herbal elegance. Serve alongside ranch dressing or creamy hummus for dipping.
Notes
- Transform your holiday veggie platter into a delightful, festive Christmas tree that will impress guests and make healthy eating fun.
- Carefully select fresh, crisp vegetables with vibrant colors to create a stunning and edible centerpiece that looks almost too good to eat.
- Strategically place colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes and bell pepper strips to mimic traditional tree decorations and add visual appeal.
- Choose crisp vegetables with different textures and shapes to build depth and dimension in your edible tree design.
- Serve with a creamy dip like ranch or hummus to encourage guests to enjoy the healthy and playful vegetable display.
- Prepare the veggie tree just before serving to maintain the freshness and crispness of the vegetables.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg