Save A festive and colorful platter of fresh vegetables arranged as ornament dippers perfect for holiday gatherings and healthy snacking.
This is a go-to appetizer during the holidays that everyone enjoys I love how it brings brightness and healthiness to the party table
Ingredients
- Vegetables: 1 large red bell pepper 1 large yellow bell pepper 1 large cucumber 2 large carrots 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 small head broccoli 1 small head cauliflower 1 cup sugar snap peas 8 thin celery stalks
- Garnishes & Ornament Hooks: 8 pretzel sticks or thin breadsticks 3 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp poppy seeds 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- Dips: 1 cup hummus 1 cup ranch dressing (or Greek yogurt dip)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
- Step 2:
- Slice bell peppers into thick rounds remove seeds Cut cucumber into thick slices Peel carrots and cut into 12inch rounds.
- Step 3:
- Use a small round cookie cutter (about 2 inches) to cut ornament shapes from the bell peppers cucumber and carrot rounds.
- Step 4:
- Leave cherry tomatoes whole Break broccoli and cauliflower into bitesized florets.
- Step 5:
- Thread each ornamentshaped vegetable onto a pretzel stick or breadstick to act as the hanger For smaller veggies like tomatoes or snap peas skewer them onto the stick.
- Step 6:
- Arrange vegetables on a large platter in clusters resembling a tray of colorful ornaments.
- Step 7:
- Sprinkle parsley sesame seeds poppy seeds and pomegranate seeds over the ornaments for extra color and texture.
- Step 8:
- Serve with hummus and ranch (or yogurt) dip on the side.
Save My family loves gathering around these colorful veggie dippers during the holidays it always brings smiles and happy conversations
Notes
Substitute bell peppers or cucumbers with zucchini or radishes for variety Use glutenfree breadsticks for a fully glutenfree option Try beet hummus or pesto dip for additional color and flavor For extra festivity add edible gold dust or sprigs of dill
Required Tools
Sharp knife Cutting board Small round cookie cutter (optional) Large platter Bowls for dip
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (pretzel sticksbreadsticks) substitute with glutenfree options if needed Ranch dressing may contain dairy and egg Hummus contains sesame (tahini) Doublecheck dip ingredients and pretzelbreadstick labels for allergens
Save This recipe provides a bright healthy touch to any gathering making holiday snacking festive and fun
Recipe Q&A
- → What vegetables work best for ornament dippers?
Bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, sugar snap peas, and celery are ideal due to their vibrant colors and firm textures.
- → How do I assemble the vegetable ornaments?
Use a small round cookie cutter to shape bell peppers, cucumbers, and carrots into ornaments. Thread these shapes along with whole or bite-sized veggies onto pretzel sticks or breadsticks.
- → Can I make this platter gluten-free?
Yes, substitute pretzel sticks or breadsticks with gluten-free alternatives to maintain the festive presentation without gluten.
- → What garnishes add extra flavor and color?
Fresh parsley, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and pomegranate seeds provide bright color contrasts and subtle flavor boosts to the vegetable ornaments.
- → Which dips pair well with these vegetable dippers?
Hummus and ranch dressing (or Greek yogurt dips) complement the fresh vegetables, adding creamy texture and flavor to each bite.