Holly Leaf Veggie Board (Print Version)

A colorful, fresher vegetable board shaped like holly leaves with a creamy dill dip.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

15 - Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - On a large serving platter or board, lightly sketch the shape of holly leaves using a pencil on parchment, or visualize the outline.
02 - Place broccoli florets and sugar snap peas to form the edges of the holly leaf shape.
03 - Fill the interior of the leaf shape with cucumber rounds and green bell pepper strips, layering to create texture and color contrast.
04 - Cluster cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper pieces strategically to resemble holly berries throughout the leaf shape.
05 - Include green grapes if desired to enhance dimension and add sweetness.
06 - In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; mix until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl.
07 - Decorate the board with fresh parsley sprigs for added greenery and presentation appeal.
08 - Serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Healthy and beautiful appetizer
  • Easy to prepare and customizable
02 -
  • Contains dairy from Greek yogurt and mayonnaise
  • May swap Greek yogurt for dairy-free to make vegan dip
03 -
  • For extra crunch add celery or snap peas
  • Pair with whole-grain crackers or pita chips alongside the veggies
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