Best 3 Christmas Tree Vegetable Platter Recipes
As the holiday season approaches, many people look for festive and fun ways to celebrate. One popular tradition is to create a Christmas tree vegetable platter, a creative and healthy way to add some holiday cheer to your table. With its vibrant colors and unique shape, a Christmas tree vegetable platter is sure to be a centerpiece of any holiday gathering. This article will provide you with some tips and ideas for creating a beautiful and delicious Christmas tree vegetable platter that will impress your guests and add a touch of holiday magic to your celebration.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CHRISTMAS TREE VEGETABLE PLATTER
A broccoli and tomato "tree" with pretzel "trunk" and cauliflower "snow" are delicious dippers for a cool and creamy dip.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In small bowl, stir together dip ingredients. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
- Rinse and thoroughly dry vegetables. Trim broccoli and cauliflower floret stems.
- Arrange broccoli on serving platter to form tree shape and tomatoes to form garland. Arrange bell pepper to form star and cauliflower to form snow (see photo). If desired, cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
- Just before serving, arrange pretzels at bottom of tree to form trunk. Serve with dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
CHRISTMAS TREE VEGGIE PLATTER RECIPE
Christmas Tree Veggie Platter is a simple, festive and fun dish to make for all your upcoming holiday parties and get togethers.
Provided by Lil' Luna
Categories Appetizer
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Begin by rinsing all veggies and chopping up the broccoli and bell peppers.
- Layer broccoli pieces in a triangle, and add snap peas all around the edges putting them at an angle downward.
- Add bell peppers to look like garland, and then add them up top as a star.
- Sprinkle with cherry tomatoes and serve with your favorite veggie dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 9 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHRISTMAS TREE FRUIT PLATTER
Here's a festive way to serve fruit at your next holiday get-together! Do not prepare too far in advance of your party, or the fruit will dry out. You can mix up any leftover or scrap fruit to make a beautiful salad to serve alongside this Christmas tree fruit platter.
Provided by Kim
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Create an outline of a tree shape using the grapes on a cutting board or serving platter. Begin at the top point of the tree and fan the grapes out into a triangular pattern. Create 3 triangular sections, each slightly larger than the last. Fill in each section with kiwi slices.
- Arrange sliced strawberries across the tree shape to create a garland effect. Add pomegranate seeds randomly all over the arranged fruit to look like ornaments.
- Place pineapple slices onto a cutting board. Use small cookie cutters to cut out a star shape and some several small ornament shapes. Place the star at the top of the tree shape, and decorate the rest of the tree with the pineapple ornaments.
- Arrange dates at the bottom of the tree to look like a trunk. Serve immediately, or keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.3 mg, Sugar 38.5 g
Tips:
- Choose a variety of vegetables. This will make your platter more colorful and appealing. Some good choices include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes.
- Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces. This will make them easier to eat and will also help them to stay on the skewers.
- Use a variety of colors of skewers. This will add a festive touch to your platter.
- Arrange the vegetables on the skewers in a fun and creative way. You can create different patterns or shapes, or you can simply alternate the colors of the vegetables.
- Serve the platter with a variety of dips. This will allow your guests to choose their favorite dip. Some good choices include ranch dressing, hummus, guacamole, and salsa.
Conclusion:
A Christmas tree vegetable platter is a fun and festive way to serve vegetables at your holiday party. It is a healthy and delicious appetizer that is sure to be a hit with your guests. With a little creativity, you can create a beautiful and impressive platter that will be the centerpiece of your table.
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