Festive Tree Cucumber Tomato (Printer View)

Holiday-inspired colorful platter shaped as a Christmas tree with cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh vegetables.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers
02 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes, red and/or yellow
03 - 1 small yellow bell pepper
04 - 1 small broccoli crown
05 - 1 small carrot

→ Garnish & Accents

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill sprigs
07 - 1/4 cup black olives, pitted
08 - 1/4 cup hummus or ranch dip (optional for serving)

# Method:

01 - Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Cut cucumbers into thin, even rounds.
03 - Slice cherry tomatoes in half for easier eating.
04 - Divide the broccoli crown into small florets.
05 - Slice yellow bell pepper into thin strips and cut one large star shape from the center for the tree topper.
06 - Peel the carrot and cut into sticks; reserve a few to form the tree trunk.
07 - Arrange cucumber slices in overlapping rows on a large platter to form a Christmas tree shape, starting broad at the base and narrowing toward the top.
08 - Distribute halved cherry tomatoes and broccoli florets evenly over the cucumbers as ornaments.
09 - Use black olives and bell pepper strips for additional decoration.
10 - Position the bell pepper star at the tree's top and carrot sticks at the base to represent the trunk.
11 - Add fresh parsley or dill sprigs for a festive touch.
12 - Serve immediately with hummus or ranch dip on the side if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for holiday entertaining and festive gatherings.
  • Easy to prepare with no cooking required.
  • Bright, fresh flavors that everyone can enjoy.
  • Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and healthy.
02 -
  • Arrange the cucumber slices from largest to smallest to naturally form a tree shape.
  • Halve cherry tomatoes to make ornaments bite-sized and easy to eat.
  • Use parsley or dill sparingly to avoid overpowering the fresh vegetable flavors.
  • Prepare all ingredients ahead of time to speed up assembly.
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