Healthy Christmas Veggie Tree

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This colorful vegetable platter is artfully arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree, combining broccoli, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, and sugar snap peas. Fresh herbs and olives add decorative touches, making it an appealing centerpiece for holiday gatherings. The platter is quick to assemble and offers a nutritious, low-carb vegetarian option that can be served with your choice of dip on the side.

Updated on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:10:00 GMT
Vibrant Healthy Christmas Veggie Platter Tree, overflowing with fresh, colorful vegetables for a festive appetizer. Save to Pinterest
Vibrant Healthy Christmas Veggie Platter Tree, overflowing with fresh, colorful vegetables for a festive appetizer. | recipesbies.com

A festive and colorful vegetable platter arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree, perfect for holiday gatherings. Nutritious, eye-catching, and easy to assemble.

This veggie platter has become my go-to holiday appetizer because it brings vibrant colors and healthy options to the table.

Ingredients

  • Vegetables: 1 medium head broccoli cut into florets, 1 medium cucumber sliced into rounds, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 yellow bell pepper sliced, 1 red bell pepper sliced, 1 cup sugar snap peas, 2 medium carrots sliced into sticks
  • Decoration & Garnish: 2 3 black olives halved (for ornaments), 1 slice yellow bell pepper cut into a star shape (for the tree topper), Small bunch fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • Dip (optional): 1 cup hummus or ranch dip (serve on the side)

Instructions

Step 1:
On a large rectangular platter or cutting board arrange broccoli florets in a triangular shape to form the tree.
Step 2:
Layer cucumber slices in rows to create a garland effect across the tree.
Step 3:
Evenly scatter cherry tomatoes bell pepper slices carrot sticks and snap peas to mimic ornaments and branches.
Step 4:
Place the yellow bell pepper star at the top of the tree.
Step 5:
Use black olive halves as additional ornaments placing them throughout the tree.
Step 6:
Arrange carrot sticks or cucumber slices at the base to create the tree trunk.
Step 7:
Garnish with fresh parsley around the tree for a festive look.
Step 8:
Serve with your choice of dip on the side.
This beautifully arranged Healthy Christmas Veggie Platter Tree features crunchy carrots, bell peppers, and snap peas perfect! Save to Pinterest
This beautifully arranged Healthy Christmas Veggie Platter Tree features crunchy carrots, bell peppers, and snap peas perfect! | recipesbies.com

This recipe always sparks joy in my family gatherings especially when kids help arrange the veggies on the platter.

Required Tools

Large serving platter or cutting board, Sharp knife, Small star shaped cutter optional for bell pepper star, Small bowls for dip

Allergen Information

Contains none of the top 8 common allergens if served with hummus. If using ranch dip check for dairy and egg allergens always confirm dip ingredients if allergies are a concern.

Nutritional Information

Calories 55 Total Fat 0.5 g Carbohydrates 12 g Protein 2 g per serving without dip.

A delicious and healthy close-up of the completed Healthy Christmas Veggie Platter Tree with olives and a pepper star. Save to Pinterest
A delicious and healthy close-up of the completed Healthy Christmas Veggie Platter Tree with olives and a pepper star. | recipesbies.com

This veggie platter is a healthy holiday treat that brings festive cheer to any table.

Healthy Christmas Veggie Tree

A vibrant vegetable platter arranged in a festive tree shape, packed with fresh, healthy ingredients.

Prep duration
20 mins
Time to cook
1 mins
Overall time
21 mins
Published by Sophie Turner


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine Type International

Serves 8 Serving size

Dietary Details No meat included, Contains No Gluten, Low-carb options

What you need

Vegetables

01 1 medium head broccoli, cut into florets
02 1 medium cucumber, sliced into rounds
03 1 cup cherry tomatoes
04 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
05 1 red bell pepper, sliced
06 1 cup sugar snap peas
07 2 medium carrots, sliced into sticks

Decoration & Garnish

01 2–3 black olives, halved (for ornaments)
02 1 slice yellow bell pepper, cut into a star shape (for the topper)
03 Small bunch fresh parsley (for garnish)

Dip (optional)

01 1 cup hummus or ranch dip, served on the side

How to Make It

Step 01

Arrange broccoli base: On a large rectangular platter or cutting board, arrange broccoli florets in a triangular shape to form the tree.

Step 02

Add cucumber garland: Layer cucumber slices in rows across the broccoli to create a garland effect.

Step 03

Decorate with assorted vegetables: Distribute cherry tomatoes, bell pepper slices, carrot sticks, and sugar snap peas evenly to resemble ornaments and branches.

Step 04

Place the star topper: Position the yellow bell pepper star slice at the top of the tree structure.

Step 05

Add olive ornaments: Scatter black olive halves throughout the tree for additional decorative accents.

Step 06

Create the trunk: Arrange carrot sticks or cucumber slices at the base to form the tree trunk.

Step 07

Garnish the display: Sprinkle fresh parsley around the tree for a festive presentation.

Step 08

Serve with dip: Offer hummus or ranch dip on the side, allowing guests to choose.

Equipment You'll Need

  • Large serving platter or cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Small star-shaped cutter (optional)
  • Small bowls for dip

Allergy Details

Review all ingredients for allergens, and reach out to a healthcare pro if unsure.
  • Contains no common top 8 allergens when served with hummus.
  • Ranch dip may contain dairy and egg allergens; verify ingredients if allergies are a concern.

Nutrition info (by portion)

Nutrition info is for guidance. Please consult a medical expert if you need advice.
  • Total Calories: 55
  • Fat content: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrate: 12 g
  • Protein content: 2 g