Save to Pinterest A festive and vibrant platter featuring fresh vegetables arranged as Santa hats, served with a flavorful dip&mdashperfect for holiday gatherings and healthy snacking.
This dish has become a holiday staple in my house, bringing smiles and compliments every time I serve it.
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 to Pinterest This platter always brings the family together and sparks conversations during our holiday parties.
Notes
Use other colorful veggies like yellow bell pepper or snap peas for more variety.
Required Tools
Sharp knife Cutting board Mixing bowl Serving platter Toothpicks
Allergen Information
Contains dairy and may contain eggs depending on mayonnaise used Always check product labels for allergens.
Save to Pinterest Serve this colorful platter for a healthy festive appetizer that delights guests and family alike.
Common Questions
- → What vegetables are used for the Santa hat platter?
Cherry tomatoes, cucumber rounds, red bell pepper strips, radishes, cauliflower and broccoli florets, and baby carrots are included for a colorful presentation.
- → How is the dip prepared for the platter?
The dip combines Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh dill, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper, blended until smooth and creamy.
- → Can this platter be made vegan?
Yes, by substituting plant-based yogurt and cheese alternatives in place of dairy ingredients.
- → How are the Santa hats assembled on the vegetables?
A cherry tomato is placed on a cucumber round, topped with a basil leaf as a brim and a mozzarella ball as the hat pompom, secured if needed.
- → Is any cooking required for this platter?
No cooking is involved; this is a fresh, raw vegetable arrangement ready to serve after preparation.
- → What tools are helpful for preparing the platter?
A sharp knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, serving platter, and toothpicks are recommended for assembly and presentation.