Savory Crudités Veggie Santa (Printable)

Colorful vegetable platter arranged as Santa hats, paired with a creamy, flavorful dip.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Vegetables

01 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes
02 - 1 large English cucumber
03 - 1 red bell pepper
04 - 6 radishes
05 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
06 - 1 cup broccoli florets
07 - 1 cup baby carrots

→ Santa Hat Assembly

08 - 12 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
09 - 12 small basil leaves

→ Dip

10 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
11 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
15 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
16 - ½ teaspoon salt
17 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - 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.
03 - Place a cherry tomato on top of each cucumber round. Add a basil leaf between the tomato and cucumber to form the hat brim. Top each tomato with a mozzarella ball to resemble a pompom. Secure with toothpicks as needed.
04 - Arrange the assembled Santa Hats on a serving platter. Fill the remaining space with cauliflower florets, broccoli florets, radishes, bell pepper strips, and baby carrots for a festive presentation.
05 - In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh dill, chives, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
06 - Transfer the dip into a small serving bowl and place it among the vegetables on the platter. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until needed.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Festive and colorful presentation
  • Healthy and easy to prepare
02 -
  • For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and cheese
  • Add other colorful veggies like yellow bell pepper or snap peas for more variety
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife to neatly slice cucumbers for stable bases
  • Secure mozzarella balls with toothpicks if needed to prevent slipping
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