Nutritious, colorful vegetable platter arranged in a festive Christmas tree shape, ready in 20 minutes.
# Components:
→ 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
09 - 1 slice yellow bell pepper, cut into a star shape
10 - Small bunch fresh parsley
→ Dip (optional)
11 - 1 cup hummus or ranch dip
# Method:
01 - Place broccoli florets in a triangular shape on a large rectangular platter or cutting board to form the tree base.
02 - Layer cucumber slices in horizontal rows across the broccoli base to simulate a garland effect.
03 - Distribute cherry tomatoes, bell pepper slices, carrot sticks, and sugar snap peas evenly to resemble ornaments and branches.
04 - Place the star-shaped yellow bell pepper slice at the apex of the tree as the topper.
05 - Scatter halved black olives throughout the tree to enhance the ornamentation.
06 - Arrange carrot sticks or cucumber slices at the bottom of the tree to mimic the trunk.
07 - Decorate the edges around the tree with fresh parsley to add a festive touch.
08 - Offer hummus or ranch dip on the side for dipping.
