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Broccoli arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree on a white platter, decorated with cherry tomatoes and bell pepper strips as ornaments. Pretzel sticks form the trunk. The platter is on a red cloth, surrounded by bowls of snacks.
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Broccoli Christmas Tree Veggie Tray

This easy Christmas Tree Veggie Tray turns broccoli, cherry tomatoes, yellow bell peppers, and pretzels into the cutest holiday appetizer! Serve it with ranch and hummus for an easy 15-minute addition to your Christmas table.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas veggie tray, veggie christmas tree
Servings: 8 people
Author: Melissa Johnson
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • long rectangular white platter

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 2 yellow bell peppers thinly sliced
  • 10 mini pretzel sticks plus more for serving
  • ranch dressing for serving
  • hummus for serving

Instructions

  • On a rectangular serving platter, arrange 1 row of broccoli for the base of the Christmas tree, leaving a few inches of space at the bottom.
  • Arrange a row of cherry tomatoes above the broccoli to resemble a garland.
    Hands hold a bowl of cherry tomatoes over a platter of broccoli arranged as a Christmas veggie tray, with red pepper slices decorating the tree.
  • Add 3 more rows of broccoli, tapering up with each row to create the Christmas tree shape.
    A person arranges cherry tomatoes on a broccoli-shaped Christmas veggie tray, with a cheese star on top and a bowl of broccoli nearby.
  • Arrange another row of cherry tomatoes above the broccoli.
    A hand arranges broccoli and cherry tomatoes into a tree shape for a Christmas veggie tray.
  • Add 3 to 4 more rows of broccoli, gradually tapering upward to the point of the Christmas tree.
  • Arrange 3 or 4 yellow bell pepper slices crosswise on top of the broccoli tree to resemble a star.
    Hands decorate a Christmas veggie tray with broccoli and cherry tomatoes, while a yellow bell pepper star is placed on top. A bowl of pepper strips sits in the background.
  • Arrange the pretzel sticks at the bottom of the tree to create the tree trunk.
    A white rectangular platter displays a festive Christmas veggie tray with broccoli arranged into a Christmas tree, decorated with cherry tomatoes, yellow bell pepper slices, and a pretzel trunk. Bowls of dipping sauce and sliced yellow bell peppers sit nearby.
  • Serve immediately, with ranch dressing and hummus for dipping and the remaining veggies and pretzels on the side.