# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 large red bell pepper
02 - 1 large yellow bell pepper
03 - 1 large cucumber
04 - 2 large carrots
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
06 - 1 small head broccoli
07 - 1 small head cauliflower
08 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
09 - 8 thin celery stalks
→ Garnishes & Ornament Hooks
10 - 8 pretzel sticks or thin breadsticks
11 - 3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
12 - 2 tbsp sesame seeds
13 - 1 tbsp poppy seeds
14 - 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
→ Dips
15 - 1 cup hummus
16 - 1 cup ranch dressing or Greek yogurt dip
# Method:
01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Cut bell peppers into thick rounds and remove seeds. Slice cucumber into thick rounds. Peel carrots and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
03 - Use a small round cookie cutter approximately 2 inches in diameter to cut ornament shapes from the bell peppers, cucumber, and carrot slices.
04 - Leave cherry tomatoes whole. Separate broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
05 - Skewer each ornament-shaped vegetable onto a pretzel stick or breadstick to serve as the hanger. Smaller items like cherry tomatoes and snap peas should be threaded onto the sticks as well.
06 - Group the vegetable skewers attractively on a large serving platter to imitate clusters of colorful ornaments.
07 - Sprinkle fresh parsley, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and pomegranate seeds evenly over the arranged vegetables for added texture and festive appearance.
08 - Present the platter alongside hummus and ranch (or Greek yogurt) dip for dipping.
