Description
Create a festive Holly Leaf Veggie Board perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring fresh broccoli, cucumbers, bell peppers, sugar snap peas, and a creamy dill yogurt dip. This vibrant veggie board is both healthy and visually stunning, perfect as a party appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Fruit
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 large cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 1 cup green grapes (optional)
- 6 to 8 cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red bell pepper, cut into small circles or wedges
Creamy Dip
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Outline the holly leaf: Lightly sketch a holly leaf shape on a large serving board or visualize its outline to serve as a guide for arranging the vegetables.
- Form leaf borders: Arrange broccoli florets and sugar snap peas along the edge of the outline to create the jagged borders of the holly leaf, giving it a textured and natural look.
- Fill in the leaf: Layer thin cucumber rounds and green bell pepper strips inside the leaf shape, adding color and different textures for a visually appealing contrast.
- Add berry clusters: Place cherry tomatoes and small red bell pepper pieces in tight clusters on the leaf to represent the traditional bright red holly berries.
- Optional grape addition: Add green grapes among the vegetables if desired, for added dimension, color variety, and a hint of natural sweetness.
- Prepare creamy dip: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and transfer into a serving bowl ready to accompany the veggie board.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the veggie board with fresh parsley sprigs for an added pop of green and serve the board immediately. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can customize the veggie board with other seasonal vegetables according to preference.
- The creamy dill dip can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Fresh herbs like parsley add a nice visual touch but can be omitted if unavailable.
- This recipe is suitable for a healthy, gluten-free appetizer option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: veggie board, holiday appetizer, holly leaf, vegetable platter, healthy snack, yogurt dip, Christmas appetizer
