Pin A festive and eye-catching vegetable platter arranged in the shape of a holiday wreath served with a creamy ranch dip Perfect for parties and gatherings
This recipe always brings smiles to our holiday gatherings and impresses guests with its creative presentation
Ingredients
- Fresh Vegetables: 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup cucumber slices, 1 cup baby carrots, 1/2 cup red bell pepper strips, 1/2 cup sugar snap peas, 1/4 cup black olives (pitted), 1/4 cup radish slices
- Dip: 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Garnish: Fresh rosemary or parsley sprigs (for wreath effect)
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables:
- Wash, trim, and cut all vegetables as needed
- Arrange Base:
- On a large round platter arrange the broccoli florets in a ring to form the base of the wreath
- Layer Vegetables:
- Layer cucumber slices baby carrots sugar snap peas and bell pepper strips around and on top of the broccoli to create a lush full wreath shape
- Add Ornaments:
- Tuck cherry tomatoes radish slices and black olives evenly around the wreath to resemble ornaments
- Garnish:
- Garnish with fresh rosemary or parsley sprigs to enhance the wreaths look
- Make Dip:
- In a medium bowl mix together sour cream mayonnaise chives dill parsley garlic powder onion powder salt pepper and lemon juice until well combined
- Serve Dip:
- Transfer dip to a small bowl and place in the center or alongside the wreath
- Serve:
- Serve immediately or refrigerate vegetables and dip separately until ready to serve
Pin This festive platter is always a centerpiece at family celebrations bringing everyone together for a healthy snack
Required Tools
Large round platter Mixing bowl Small serving bowl Chefs knife Cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains Eggs (mayonnaise) Dairy (sour cream mayonnaise) Check dip ingredient labels for gluten or other allergens if using store-bought varieties
Nutritional Information
Calories 120 Total Fat 9 g Carbohydrates 9 g Protein 2 g per serving
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Recipe Q&A
- → How should the vegetables be prepared for this platter?
Wash, trim, and slice the vegetables as needed to create uniform pieces for easy arranging and dipping.
- → Can the dip be made in advance?
Yes, the creamy herb dip can be mixed ahead of time and refrigerated to let the flavors meld.
- → What alternatives exist for the creamy dip?
Substitute with hummus or Greek yogurt mixed with herbs for a different but flavorful option.
- → How can the wreath appearance be enhanced?
Garnish with fresh rosemary or parsley sprigs to emphasize the wreath shape and add aroma.
- → Is this platter suitable for special diets?
This dish is vegetarian and gluten-free; for vegan options, use plant-based mayo and sour cream.
