Healthy Christmas Veggie Tree (Printable)

Colorful vegetable platter arranged in a festive tree shape, ideal for holiday entertaining and healthy snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium head broccoli, cut into florets
02 - 1 medium cucumber, sliced into rounds
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
06 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
07 - 2 medium carrots, sliced into sticks

→ Decoration & Garnish

08 - 2–3 black olives, halved (for ornaments)
09 - 1 slice yellow bell pepper, cut into a star shape (for the tree topper)
10 - Small bunch fresh parsley (for garnish)

→ Dip (optional)

11 - 1 cup hummus or ranch dip (to serve on the side)

# Method:

01 - Arrange broccoli florets in a triangular shape on a large rectangular platter or cutting board to build the tree structure.
02 - Place cucumber slices in rows across the broccoli to simulate garlands wrapping the tree.
03 - Distribute cherry tomatoes, bell pepper slices, carrot sticks, and sugar snap peas evenly to mimic ornaments and branches.
04 - Position the yellow bell pepper star slice at the apex of the tree as a decorative topper.
05 - Place halved black olives throughout the arrangement as additional ornaments.
06 - Arrange carrot sticks or cucumber slices at the base to represent the tree trunk.
07 - Scatter fresh parsley around the tree for a festive accent.
08 - Offer hummus or ranch dip alongside the platter according to preference.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Nutritious and colorful
  • Easy to assemble for holiday fun
02 -
  • Use any colorful vegetables you like such as radishes baby corn or cauliflower
  • For a vegan option serve with hummus or guacamole instead of ranch dip
03 -
  • Cut vegetables evenly for better visual appeal
  • Prepare the platter immediately before serving for freshness
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