Colorful holiday platter featuring fresh vegetables, cheeses, and flavorful dips for any celebration.
# 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Wash and thoroughly dry all vegetables. Slice red bell peppers into long, thin strips. Cut yellow bell pepper into thin rings or strips to provide color contrast.
02 - Halve the cherry tomatoes. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or decorative shapes as desired.
03 - Place the red bell pepper strips in a circular pattern on a large round serving platter to mimic flower petals.
04 - Use the yellow bell pepper strips and halved cherry tomatoes to accentuate the arrangement and create a poinsettia effect.
05 - Fill the center of the arrangement with mozzarella balls and cubed feta, arranging them to represent the flower's center.
06 - Distribute sugar snap peas and baby carrots around the platter's edges to add additional color and texture.
07 - Cluster fresh basil leaves and parsley sprigs strategically to provide a festive green finish.
08 - Present hummus and ranch dressing in small bowls alongside or on the platter for dipping.
09 - Refrigerate until ready to serve to maintain freshness and enhance flavors.
