Holly Leaf Veggie Board (Print)

Colorful holly leaf veggie platter with fresh vegetables and creamy dip, ideal for festive occasions.

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head broccoli, cut into small florets
02 - 1 large cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
03 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
04 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
05 - 1 cup green grapes, optional
06 - 6 to 8 cherry tomatoes
07 - 1 small red bell pepper, cut into small circles or wedges

→ Dip

08 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
09 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
12 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh parsley sprigs, optional

# Directions:

01 - Lightly sketch a holly leaf shape on parchment placed on a large serving platter or visualize its outline.
02 - Arrange broccoli florets and sugar snap peas along the outline to create the borders of the holly leaves.
03 - Fill the interior space with cucumber rounds and green bell pepper strips, layering to achieve texture and contrast in color.
04 - Cluster cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper pieces at selected points to simulate holly berries.
05 - Optionally place green grapes within the design for additional dimension and sweetness.
06 - Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, mixing until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl.
07 - Garnish the board with fresh parsley sprigs. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Beautifully festive and perfect for holiday parties.
  • Fresh, crunchy veggies paired with a creamy, flavorful dip.
  • Easy to assemble with no cooking required.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free, suitable for many diets.
  • Healthy appetizer option that looks as good as it tastes.
02 -
  • Use a pencil and parchment paper template to help shape the holly leaves precisely.
  • Chill vegetables thoroughly before arranging for crispness.
  • Prepare the dip ahead of time for flavors to meld, then assemble just before serving.
  • For vibrant green coloring, use the optional grapes sparingly to avoid overwhelming the other veggies.
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