Vibrant holiday platter with fresh vegetables, cheeses, and flavorful dips in a festive arrangement.
# What you'll need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large red bell peppers
02 - 1 small yellow bell pepper
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
04 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
05 - 1 small cucumber
06 - 1 cup baby carrots
→ Cheeses
07 - 6 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
08 - 4 ounces feta cheese, cubed
→ Garnishes
09 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
10 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley sprigs
→ Dips
11 - 1 cup hummus
12 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
# Method:
01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly. Slice red bell peppers into long, thin strips and yellow bell pepper into thin rings or strips to provide color contrast.
02 - Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds or decorative shapes.
03 - Place the red bell pepper strips evenly in a circular, flower-petal pattern on a large round serving platter to mimic poinsettia petals. Use yellow bell pepper strips and halved tomatoes to create accent details within the arrangement.
04 - Fill the center of the arrangement with fresh mozzarella balls and cubed feta cheese, arranging to resemble the flower’s core.
05 - Distribute sugar snap peas and baby carrots around the perimeter of the platter for additional texture and vibrant color.
06 - Place small clusters of fresh basil leaves and parsley sprigs artistically over the platter to add a festive green finish.
07 - Transfer hummus and ranch dressing into small bowls and serve on or adjacent to the platter for dipping.
08 - Refrigerate the completed platter until ready to serve to maintain freshness.
