Christmas Wreath Veggie Tray
Looking to spruce up a Christmas Veggie Tray? Our easy Christmas Wreath Veggie Tray is perfect for any Christmas party or get together.
There is nothing I love more then festive food, and this Christmas wreath veggie tray is my new favorite.
Not only is it beautiful, but it will instantly put you in the Christmas spirit. It is super easy to assemble, and it's nice to have something healthy to bring to all those Christmas parties and gatherings.
Christmas Veggie Tray
Whenever I am hosting company for dinner I always like to have a few things out that they can snack on before the main course so that everyone isn't waiting on me with hungry tummies.
A Christmas veggie tray is perfect for grazing before a meal, or just admiring on a buffet scape.
What You Need to Make a Holiday Veggie Tray
Below is all you need to make this beautiful Christmas veggie platter come to life.
- A Circular Platter
- Knife
- Cucumbers
- Celery
- Snap Peas
- Broccoli
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Red Pepper
- Yellow Pepper
- Black Olives
- Mozzarella Pearls
- Ranch Dip
How to Make a Christmas Wreath Veggie Tray
Even though the concept of making a veggie tray for Christmas is pretty simple, there is actually a kind of art to getting the wreath to look right! You ready to learn how I did it?
- Wash all vegetables and set aside.
- Get a large circular platter and place a small bowl for dip in the middle. Slice cucumbers and layer around the outside edge of the platter. Next cut your celery and layer just inside the cucumber ring. Then layer the snap peas, and then bunch the broccoli in the middle around your dip bowl.
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Once you have all your greenery ready, garnish with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls and olives as "ornaments".
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Cut little stars out of your yellow peppers, and a bow out of your red pepper. I used a cherry tomato for the middle, and cut the bow shapes out of the red pepper. Use toothpicks to stick bow together if needed.
Christmas Veggie Platter FAQ's
Here are a few answers to frequently asked questions we get about our holiday veggie tray.
Can you prepare your veggie tray in advance?
Yes, you can. Once tray is prepared, wrap with Saran Wrap and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. You can also wash and cut veggies and store in individual bags until ready to assemble.
How should I store leftovers?
Store vegetables in individual bags or containers (carrots in one bag, cucumbers in another etc.) in the fridge.
How long can I leave my veggie tray out at room temperature?
Two-Hour Rule: If the room temperature is above 40°F (4°C), the veggie tray should not be left out for more than two hours. This includes the time it takes to prepare, display, and serve the tray.
Use Chill Plates or Ice Packs: If you need to keep the veggie tray out for a longer period, consider using chill plates or ice packs underneath the tray to help maintain a cooler temperature. This can extend the safe time for leaving the tray out.
Christmas Veggie Tray Ideas
- I always serve this veggie tray wreath with our delicious (and easy) homemade ranch dip.
- You can also make a Christmas tree veggie tray on a rectangular platter, shaping your veggies into a tree shape instead of a wreath and decorating in the same way.
- A few other fun Christmas appetizer ideas are our beautiful Cranberry Feta Pinwheels, a festive Christmas Cheese Ball or our fun Christmas Apple Wreath.
Christmas Vegetable Tray
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Christmas Veggie Tray
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Equipment
- Large Round Serving Platter
Ingredients
- Cucumbers Sliced
- Celery
- Snap Peas
- Broccoli
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Red Pepper
- Yellow Pepper
- Black Olives
- Mozzarella Pearls
- Ranch Dip
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables and set aside.
- Get a large circular platter and place a small bowl for dip in the middle. Slice cucumbers and layer around the outside edge of the platter. Next cut your celery and layer just inside the cucumber ring. Then layer the snap peas, and then bunch the broccoli in the middle around your dip bowl.
- Once you have all your greenery ready, garnish with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls and olives as "ornaments".
- Cut little stars out of your yellow peppers, and a bow out of your red pepper. I used a cherry tomato for the middle, and cut the bow shapes out of the red pepper. Use toothpicks to stick bow together if needed.
Notes
Nutrition
Pretty easy right?! Making a Christmas veggie tray wreath is a great job to give older kids while you're cooking other dishes.
Merry Christmas friends.
xo,
This post was originally published on November 19, 2018 and has been updated with new photos, video and more detailed instruction.
What a pretty platter!! I love all the fun & festive things you can do with the holidays. We love our veggies, so this will be perfect!!
I'm so glad! Thanks Kristyn!
Oh my gosh! This turned out perfect for a holiday party that I went to! Everyone was raving about it.
I'm so glad! Thanks Jessica!
Thank you! I am so happy I found this recipe. I am always bringing healthy options to parties and this was a huge hit at our party.
Oh you just made our day!! Thank you so much for letting us know :)
Just wondering what happened to the video of this Christmas Wreath that was on your site. There are so many ad videos that I 'm not able to find it.
I'm so sorry. If you refresh the site you should be able to see it, when you are watching it will sometimes ask you "stay on video" and if you don't click yes it moves to another one automatically.
This veggie tray is so a creative and festive! I made this for a holiday party and it was a huge hit!
I'm so so glad! Thanks for letting me know :)
This turned out so good! Can't believe how easy it was to make. Everyone loved it!
Yay! That is so good to hear, thank you so much.
This turned out SOOOO cute! So easy to follow and everyone raved about it!
Yay! I'm so glad, thanks Jessica.
So vibrant, healthy and yummy! This looks totally awesome!
Soooo pretty and festive, I love this idea, thanks for sharing!
Oh wow!! This is SO fabulous!! I will definitely be putting this on my holiday table!!
I love how festive this is!! That bow just puts it over the top!!
This is the most fun and festive recipe. we love veggie trays and i am making this for christmas this year!