Festive Garland Veggie Wreath (Printer-friendly)

Colorful vegetable garland shaped into a festive wreath for healthy, eye-catching platters.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups broccoli florets
02 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
04 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
05 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
06 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
07 - ½ cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
08 - ¼ cup black olives, pitted

→ Garnish

09 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary for decoration
10 - ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley to line base

→ Dip

11 - ¾ cup hummus or ranch dip

# How-To Steps:

01 - Spread fresh flat-leaf parsley in a circular wreath shape on a large round platter or serving board.
02 - Arrange broccoli and cauliflower florets evenly around the parsley base to establish the wreath structure.
03 - Distribute cherry tomatoes, bell pepper strips, sugar snap peas, baby carrots, and black olives over the florets, alternating colors for a festive presentation.
04 - Insert rosemary sprigs among the vegetables to simulate pine needles and enhance visual appeal.
05 - Place the hummus or ranch dip in a small bowl at the center of the wreath or serve alongside as preferred.
06 - Refrigerate the arrangement until ready to serve to maintain freshness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Healthy appetizer option
  • Colorful and festive presentation
02 -
  • For extra color add radish slices or blanched green beans.
  • Use your favorite dip tzatziki guacamole or herbed yogurt to suit different tastes.
03 -
  • Make it vegan by using a plant-based dip.
  • Arrange vegetables by color for a festive look.
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