Save A festive and eye-catching vegetable platter arranged in the shape of a holiday wreath, served with a creamy ranch dip. Perfect for parties and gatherings.
This dip platter has become a holiday favorite in our home that everyone looks forward to each year.
Ingredients
- Fresh Vegetables: 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup cucumber slices, 1 cup baby carrots, 1/2 cup red bell pepper strips, 1/2 cup sugar snap peas, 1/4 cup black olives (pitted), 1/4 cup radish slices
- Dip: 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Garnish: Fresh rosemary or parsley sprigs (for wreath effect)
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables:
- Wash trim and cut vegetables as needed
- Arrange Broccoli:
- On a large round platter arrange broccoli florets in a ring to form the base of the wreath
- Layer Vegetables:
- Layer cucumber slices baby carrots sugar snap peas and bell pepper strips around and on top of the broccoli to create a lush full wreath shape
- Add Ornaments:
- Tuck cherry tomatoes radish slices and black olives evenly around the wreath to resemble ornaments
- Garnish:
- Garnish with fresh rosemary or parsley sprigs to enhance the wreaths look
- Make Dip:
- In a medium bowl mix together sour cream mayonnaise chives dill parsley garlic powder onion powder salt pepper and lemon juice until well combined
- Serve:
- Transfer dip to a small bowl and place in the center or alongside the wreath Serve immediately or refrigerate vegetables and dip separately until ready to serve
Save This platter often brings my family together and sparks conversations during holiday parties.
Required Tools
Large round platter Mixing bowl Small serving bowl Chefs knife Cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains Eggs (mayonnaise) Dairy (sour cream mayonnaise) Check dip ingredient labels for gluten or other allergens if using store-bought varieties
Nutritional Information
Calories 120 Total Fat 9 g Carbohydrates 9 g Protein 2 g per serving
Save This veggie dip platter is sure to impress guests and become a staple at your celebrations.
Recipe FAQ
- → What vegetables are used in the wreath?
The wreath includes broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, baby carrots, red bell pepper strips, sugar snap peas, black olives, and radish slices.
- → How is the creamy dip made?
The dip combines sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh chives, dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice for a flavorful, herb-infused complement.
- → Can I substitute the dip for dietary preferences?
Yes, you can replace the creamy dip with alternatives like hummus or Greek yogurt-based dips. For vegan options, plant-based sour cream and mayonnaise work well.
- → How do I arrange the vegetables for the wreath effect?
Start with a ring of broccoli florets as the base, layer other vegetables around and on top to form a lush wreath, then tuck smaller veggies like cherry tomatoes and olives as accents, finishing with fresh herb sprigs.
- → What tools are recommended for preparation?
A large round platter, mixing bowl, small serving bowl, chef's knife, and cutting board are helpful for assembling and serving.