Holly Leaf Veggie Board (Printable)

A festive veggie board shaped as holly leaves with fresh veggies and 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 (Optional)

15 - Fresh parsley sprigs

# How to make it:

01 - Lightly sketch a holly leaf shape on a large serving board or platter using parchment and a pencil, or visualize the outline.
02 - Place broccoli florets and sugar snap peas along the borders to form the shape of the holly leaves.
03 - Fill the interior of the leaf with cucumber rounds and green bell pepper strips, layering them to create texture and contrast.
04 - Cluster cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper pieces at selected points to mimic holly berries.
05 - Add green grapes as desired for extra dimension and sweetness.
06 - Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl; mix until smooth. Transfer to a small serving bowl.
07 - Place the dip bowl on the board, garnish the platter with parsley sprigs, and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until needed.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Healthy and beautiful appetizer
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • Contains dairy (Greek yogurt mayonnaise)
  • Mayonnaise may contain eggs
03 -
  • Use fresh seasonal vegetables for best taste and crunch
  • Prepare dip ahead to let flavors meld
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