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A festive Christmas Veggie Tray features cucumber slices arranged in a wreath, with some spelling MERRY XMAS. Fresh basil leaves and a bowl of white dipping sauce sit at the center, surrounded by decorative lights and ornaments.
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Christmas Veggie Tray

Festive and easy-to-make cucumber platter served with a quick garlic and dill dip.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas platter, festive boards, festive snacks
Servings: 4 people
Author: Sine Siemkowicz

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber

Garlic dip

  • 200 grams sour cream or creme fraiche
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 2 tsp dried
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Mix the sour cream (or creme fraiche), fresh or dried dill, minced garlic, onion powder, sea salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dip into a serving bowl.
  • Place the bowl on a platter.
  • Slice the cucumber.
  • Arrange the plain cucumber slices onto the platter.
  • Use the alphabet cutters to cut the words 'Merry Xmas' (or similar) out of cucumber slices.
  • Place the cucumber cut outs on your plate.
  • Decorate with basil leaves and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 599mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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