Holly Leaf Veggie Board (Printable Format)

Colorful holiday vegetable platter arranged like holly leaves with a creamy dill dip.

# What's Needed:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head broccoli, cut into small florets
02 - 1 large cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
03 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
04 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
05 - 1 cup green grapes (optional)
06 - 6 to 8 cherry tomatoes
07 - 1 small red bell pepper, cut into small circles or wedges

→ Dip

08 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
09 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
12 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish (Optional)

15 - Fresh parsley sprigs

# How To Make It:

01 - Lightly sketch the outline of a holly leaf on the serving board using a pencil on parchment or visualize the shape.
02 - Arrange broccoli florets and sugar snap peas along the perimeter to form the borders of the holly leaves.
03 - Layer cucumber rounds and green bell pepper strips inside the outline to add texture and vibrant color.
04 - Position cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper pieces in clusters to imitate holly berries at strategic points.
05 - Incorporate green grapes within the arrangement for additional dimension and sweetness, if desired.
06 - Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; mix until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl.
07 - Place fresh parsley sprigs as garnish and arrange the dip bowl centrally or at a corner of the board. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Visually striking with a holiday theme that makes your appetizer table stand out.
  • Fresh, crisp vegetables provide a healthy and satisfying crunch.
  • Creamy dill dip complements the veggies with subtle herbal brightness.
  • Easy to prepare with no cooking required, ready in under 30 minutes.
  • Suitable for vegetarians and gluten-free diets, with options to adapt further.
02 -
  • Use parchment paper to sketch your holly leaf outline for precision before arranging veggies.
  • Trim snap peas carefully to keep them neat for the leaf borders.
  • Mix dip ingredients thoroughly for a smooth, harmonious flavor.
  • Add the dip bowl to the board last to avoid messes while arranging vegetables.
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