Looking for a festive and healthy appetizer for your Christmas celebration? Look no further than this Veggie Christmas Tree! It's a visually stunning and delicious centerpiece that will impress your guests. The tree is made up of colorful and nutritious vegetables, and it's accompanied by a scrumptious sour cream-based dip. Get ready to spread holiday cheer with this delightful and easy-to-make recipe!
Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
1 recipe Hidden Valley sour cream-based dip (see recipe below)
1 bunch of fresh broccoli
1 head of cauliflower
15 cherry tomatoes
Hidden Valley Sour Cream-Based Dip:
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix
Instructions:
Prepare the Hidden Valley sour cream-based dip by combining the sour cream and Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix in a small bowl. Stir well until the seasoning is fully incorporated. Set the dip aside.
Wash and trim the broccoli and cauliflower. Cut the broccoli into small florets and separate the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.
Take a large serving platter or a flat plate and arrange the broccoli florets in the shape of a Christmas tree, starting with a wider base and narrowing towards the top.
Fill in the gaps between the broccoli florets with the cauliflower pieces, creating layers to resemble the branches of a tree. Ensure that the tree shape is well-defined and symmetrical.
Place the cherry tomatoes on toothpicks and stick them into the tree, evenly spaced, to resemble colorful ornaments.
Spoon the prepared Hidden Valley sour cream-based dip into a small bowl or ramekin. Place it at the base of the Christmas tree, serving as the tree trunk.
Once everything is arranged, refrigerate the Veggie Christmas Tree until ready to serve. This will help the vegetables stay fresh and crisp.
To serve, simply bring the Veggie Christmas Tree to the table and invite your guests to pluck off the vegetables and dip them into the creamy ranch dip.
Nutrition Facts per Serving (estimated):
Calories: 80 | Total Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 150mg | Total Carbohydrate: 4g | Dietary Fiber: 1g | Sugars: 2g | Protein: 2g
These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
This Veggie Christmas Tree is not only a festive and eye-catching appetizer but also a healthy and flavorful option for your holiday spread. The combination of fresh vegetables and the creamy ranch dip is sure to please both kids and adults alike. It's a great way to incorporate some nutritious elements into your Christmas celebration while adding a touch of whimsy. Enjoy the colors, flavors, and joy of the season with this delightful Veggie Christmas Tree!
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