Save A festive and vibrant platter featuring fresh vegetables arranged as Santa hats, served with a flavorful dip—perfect for holiday gatherings and healthy snacking.
This veggie Santa hat dip platter always brings smiles to our holiday table and is a fun way to enjoy fresh veggies together.
Ingredients
- Fresh Vegetables: 1 pint cherry tomatoes, 1 large English cucumber, 1 red bell pepper, 6 radishes, 1 cup cauliflower florets, 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 cup baby carrots
- For the Santa Hat Assembly: 12 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini), 12 small basil leaves
- Dip: 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, 1 clove garlic finely minced, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
- Step 2:
- Slice the cucumber into ½-inch thick rounds. Cut the red bell pepper into strips. Trim the radishes leaving a bit of the green stem for decoration.
- Step 3:
- Create Santa Hats Place a cherry tomato on top of a cucumber round. Add a basil leaf between the tomato and the cucumber for a decorative hat brim. Top each tomato with a mozzarella ball to mimic a hat pompom. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Step 4:
- Arrange the Santa Hats on a platter. Fill in remaining space with cauliflower florets broccoli florets radishes bell pepper strips and baby carrots for a festive look.
- Step 5:
- For the dip In a small bowl combine Greek yogurt mayonnaise lemon juice dill chives garlic salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Step 6:
- Place the dip in a small serving bowl and nestle it among the vegetables on the platter.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Save This platter is a hit with the whole family, making holiday moments more colorful and fun.
Serving Suggestions
Pair with sparkling water or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc for a refreshing accompaniment.
Variations
Add other colorful veggies like yellow bell pepper or snap peas for more variety and texture.
Storage Tips
Prepare components ahead of time but assemble the Santa hats just before serving to keep veggies fresh.
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Enjoy preparing this delightful healthy appetizer that adds cheer to any celebration.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do you create the Santa hat presentation?
Stack a cherry tomato on a cucumber slice, add a basil leaf as the brim, and top with a small mozzarella ball to resemble a hat pompom.
- → What ingredients make the dip flavorful?
The dip combines Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, dill, chives, salt, and pepper for a creamy and herby taste.
- → Can this platter accommodate dietary restrictions?
The dish is vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan options, substitute plant-based yogurt and cheese alternatives.
- → What vegetables work best for this platter?
Fresh cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, red bell pepper, broccoli and cauliflower florets, and baby carrots provide color and crunch.
- → How should the platter be served and stored?
Serve immediately for best freshness or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.