Holly Leaf Veggie Board (Print View)

Colorful vegetable platter shaped like holly leaves served with a creamy dip, ideal for festive gatherings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Lightly sketch a holly leaf shape on parchment placed over a large serving board, or visualize the outline.
02 - Arrange broccoli florets and sugar snap peas along the outline to create the borders of the holly leaves.
03 - Fill the leaf shape with cucumber rounds and green bell pepper strips, layering them to add texture and color.
04 - Cluster cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper pieces at strategic points to resemble holly berries.
05 - Optionally, place green grapes within the arrangement for added dimension and sweetness.
06 - In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth; transfer to a serving bowl.
07 - Garnish the vegetable board with parsley sprigs and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Healthy and beautiful appetizer
  • Easy to prepare in 25 minutes
02 -
  • Contains dairy Greek yogurt mayonnaise
  • Mayonnaise may contain eggs
03 -
  • Prepare vegetables in advance to save time
  • Use fresh herbs in the dip for enhanced flavor
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