Festive Poinsettia Platter (Printable)

A colorful platter of fresh vegetables, cheeses, and dips arranged to evoke poinsettia flowers.

# 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 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
08 - 4 oz 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

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly. Slice red bell peppers into long, thin strips and cut yellow bell pepper into thin rings or strips for color contrast.
02 - Halve the cherry tomatoes. Slice cucumber into thin rounds or decorative shapes to enhance visual appeal.
03 - Place the red bell pepper strips in a circular, flower-petal pattern on a large round serving platter. Use yellow bell pepper strips and halved cherry tomatoes to accent and create a poinsettia-inspired effect.
04 - Fill the center of the arrangement with mozzarella balls and cubed feta cheese, emulating the flower's center.
05 - Arrange sugar snap peas and baby carrots around the edges to add color contrast and crunch.
06 - Scatter small clusters of fresh basil leaves and parsley sprigs over the display for a festive green finish.
07 - Place hummus and ranch dressing in small bowls alongside the platter for dipping.
08 - Refrigerate the platter until ready to serve to maintain freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • A visually stunning presentation that evokes the holiday spirit.
  • Quick to prepare with no cooking required, perfect for last-minute entertaining.
  • Includes fresh, healthy ingredients suitable for vegetarians and gluten-free diets.
  • Versatile dips make it enjoyable for a variety of taste preferences.
02 -
  • Use a large round serving platter to give enough space for the flower pattern to spread beautifully.
  • Slice the red bell peppers into uniform strips to keep the presentation neat and flower-like.
  • Serve the dips in small bowls placed on or beside the platter to keep the arrangement tidy.
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