Holly Leaf Veggie Board (Printable)

A colorful vegetable platter formed as holly leaves with fresh veggies and a creamy dip for festive occasions.

# What You 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 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish (Optional)

15 - Fresh parsley sprigs

# Directions:

01 - On a large platter, sketch or visualize the shape of holly leaves as a guide.
02 - Place broccoli florets and sugar snap peas along the edges to form the leaf borders.
03 - Fill the interior with cucumber rounds and green bell pepper strips, layering for texture and color contrast.
04 - Cluster cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper pieces strategically to resemble holly berries.
05 - Include green grapes for additional dimension and sweetness if desired.
06 - Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl; mix until smooth and transfer to a serving bowl.
07 - Decorate with fresh parsley sprigs for added greenery.
08 - Serve immediately or cover the board with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Eye-catching festive presentation
  • Healthy and creamy dip combination
02 -
  • For extra crunch add celery or snap peas
  • Swap Greek yogurt for dairy-free yogurt for a vegan dip
03 -
  • Prep all veggies in advance to save time
  • Use fresh herbs in the dip for enhanced flavor
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