Colorful veggie platter with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, mozzarella, and herbed dip, perfect for celebrations and healthy bites.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Vegetables
01 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes
02 - 1 large English cucumber
03 - 1 red bell pepper
04 - 6 radishes
05 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
06 - 1 cup broccoli florets
07 - 1 cup baby carrots
→ Santa Hat Assembly
08 - 12 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
09 - 12 small fresh basil leaves
→ Dip
10 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
11 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
15 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
16 - ½ teaspoon salt
17 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Slice the cucumber into ½-inch thick rounds. Cut the red bell pepper into strips. Trim radishes, leaving a small portion of green stems for garnish.
03 - Arrange a cherry tomato atop each cucumber round. Insert a basil leaf between tomato and cucumber to form a decorative brim. Crown each tomato with a mozzarella ball as a pompom. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
04 - Place assembled Santa Hats on a serving platter. Fill remaining spaces with cauliflower florets, broccoli florets, radishes, bell pepper strips, and baby carrots for a festive presentation.
05 - Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and well blended.
06 - Transfer dip to a small bowl and nestle it among the vegetables on the platter. Serve immediately or refrigerate covered until ready to serve.
