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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Christmas Tree Vegetable Platter

A pretty and healthy appetizer for Christmas.  Add other veggies, if desired.  Use this dip, or your favorite.  Merry Christmas!!!


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Christmas Tree Vegetable Platter
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A broccoli and tomato "tree" with pretzel "trunk" and cauliflower "snow" are delicious dippers for a cool and creamy dip.
Prep Time
25Minutes
Total Time
1:25Hr:Mins
Makes
8servings
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Creamy Herb Dip
1/2
cup sour cream or crème fraîche
1/4
cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
3
tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
3
tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1/2
teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1
small clove garlic, finely chopped
Vegetable Platter
3
cups fresh broccoli florets
14
grape tomatoes
1/2
yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 1/2
cups fresh cauliflower florets
3/4
oz (about 40) pretzel sticks (from 15-oz bag)
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  1. In small bowl, stir together dip ingredients. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
  2. Rinse and thoroughly dry vegetables. Trim broccoli and cauliflower floret stems.
  3. Arrange broccoli on serving platter to form tree shape and tomatoes to form garland. Arrange bell pepper to form star and cauliflower to form snow (see photo). If desired, cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
  4. Just before serving, arrange pretzels at bottom of tree to form trunk. Serve with dip.
Makes 8 servings (about 1 1/2 tablespoons dip and 1/2 cup vegetables each)

4 comments:

  1. What a nice presentation. I love to visit here. I always leave with a recipe or tip that fits right into my kitchen. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  2. This is so beautiful,Patsy!Looks like a real Christmas Tree:)Hope you are enjoying the Holidays-wishes for a happy New Year dear!

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  3. Mary...thank you so much for visiting, I love sharing recipes with friends! Happy New Year!

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  4. Sudha, thank you. I always try to have some type of crudites at parties for those who are on weight loss diets, diabetics, or prefer vegetables. This is really pretty for Christmas. Happy New Year, friend!

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