Vegetable Christmas Tree with Broccoli Recipe

Impress your guests this holiday season with a delightful and festive Vegetable Christmas Tree with Broccoli. This beautiful and healthy appetizer is not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. Made with fresh broccoli, colorful vegetables, and a creamy ranch dip, this appetizer will be the star of your holiday spread. The Christmas tree shape adds a whimsical touch to your table, making it perfect for festive gatherings and parties. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite vegetables. Get into the holiday spirit with this delicious and fun vegetable Christmas tree!

Ingredients

• 1 large head of broccoli
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 orange bell pepper
• 1 cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1 cup snap peas
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1 cup radishes
• 1 cup black olives
• 1 cup ranch dip or dressing
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Prepare the broccoli by removing the stalk and cutting the florets into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
2. Wash and chop the bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, carrots, snap peas, cauliflower florets, and radishes into bite-sized pieces.
3. Arrange the broccoli florets on a large serving platter in the shape of a Christmas tree. Start with a large floret at the bottom and gradually decrease the size of the florets as you move up.
4. Use the chopped bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, carrots, snap peas, cauliflower florets, and radishes to decorate the tree, creating colorful ornaments and garlands.
5. Add black olives as tree trunk decorations.
6. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve the vegetable Christmas tree with a side of ranch dip or dressing for dipping.
8. Enjoy this festive and healthy appetizer with your family and friends!

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