Description
A delightful way to present fresh veggies during the holiday season, this Crudité Christmas Tree is both fun and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium carrots (for the trunk)
- 1 large cucumber
- 2–3 bell peppers (assorted colors)
- 2–3 stalks of celery
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup of broccoli florets
- 1 cup of hummus or ranch dip
Instructions
- Arrange the Vegetables: On a large platter, start arranging your vegetables to form the shape of a Christmas tree.
- Use Carrots for the Trunk: Place 3-4 carrot sticks at the base vertically to represent the tree trunk.
- Create Layers: Layer broccoli florets as the first tier of your tree. Then, add sliced bell peppers in star shapes, overlapping them for a full look.
- Add Ornaments: Dot cherry tomatoes throughout the tree to act as colorful ornaments.
- Serve with Dip: Place a small bowl of hummus or ranch dip at the base for easy access.
Notes
Store cut vegetables in water in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. Assemble just before serving for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetable platter, holiday appetizer, crudité tree