Pin this 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 dish is always a hit during holiday parties and is easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.
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
- Step 1:
- Prepare all vegetables wash trim and cut as needed.
- Step 2:
- On a large round platter arrange the broccoli florets in a ring to form the base of the wreath.
- Step 3:
- 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.
- Step 4:
- Tuck cherry tomatoes radish slices and black olives evenly around the wreath to resemble ornaments.
- Step 5:
- Garnish with fresh rosemary or parsley sprigs to enhance the wreaths look.
- Step 6:
- In a medium bowl mix together sour cream mayonnaise chives dill parsley garlic powder onion powder salt pepper and lemon juice until well combined.
- Step 7:
- Transfer dip to a small bowl and place in the center or alongside the wreath.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately or refrigerate vegetables and dip separately until ready to serve.
Pin this This has become our family's favorite holiday appetizer and always brings smiles around the table.
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
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Recipe FAQs
- → What vegetables are used in the wreath?
Broccoli florets form the base, layered with cucumber slices, baby carrots, sugar snap peas, red bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes, radish slices, and black olives.
- → How is the dip prepared?
The dip combines sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped fresh chives, dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice, mixed until smooth.
- → Can I make this vegan?
Yes, by substituting sour cream and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives, the dip becomes vegan-friendly.
- → How should the platter be served?
Arrange the vegetables in a wreath shape on a large platter and place the dip in the center or alongside. Serve immediately or keep chilled until use.
- → Are there alternatives to the creamy dip?
You can replace the dip with hummus or Greek yogurt-based dips for variation and different flavor profiles.