Cucumber Tomato Tree Dip (Print Version)

Creamy dip paired with cucumbers and tomatoes arranged as a festive tree for gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - Fresh parsley or dill sprigs, for garnish

→ Dip

05 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
06 - ½ cup sour cream
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Black pepper, to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, fresh dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Whip until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a small bowl and position in the center or bottom of a large serving platter.
02 - Arrange thin cucumber slices in overlapping rows above the dip bowl to create a tree shape.
03 - Nestle halved cherry tomatoes between the cucumber rows to simulate ornaments.
04 - Use yellow bell pepper slices to craft a star at the tree’s top and add extra embellishments.
05 - Decorate branches with fresh parsley or dill sprigs for a festive touch.
06 - Refrigerate and serve the platter chilled, allowing guests to dip the vegetables into the creamy dip.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Perfect for holiday parties and gatherings
  • Healthy and colorful vegetable platter with creamy dip
02 -
  • Contains dairy ingredients like cream cheese and sour cream
  • Gluten-free but verify cross-contamination for sensitive individuals
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife for clean cucumber slices to maintain platter aesthetics
  • Prepare dip a few hours ahead to enhance flavor melding
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