Cucumber Tomato Tree Dip (Printable)

Bright vegetables arranged as a holiday tree with a creamy center for easy entertaining.

# What You 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 and black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a small bowl and position centrally or near the base of a large serving platter.
02 - Place cucumber slices in overlapping rows above the dip bowl to form a tree shape.
03 - Place halved cherry tomatoes between cucumber rows to mimic holiday ornaments.
04 - Use yellow bell pepper slices to form a star atop the tree and add decorative touches.
05 - Decorate branches with fresh parsley or dill sprigs for a festive appearance.
06 - Keep the platter refrigerated until serving, allowing guests to dip vegetables into the creamy mixture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Festive and eye-catching party platter
  • Easy to prepare and serve
02 -
  • Contains dairy, not suitable for milk allergies
  • Gluten-free but verify dip ingredients for cross-contamination
03 -
  • Use thinly sliced cucumbers to create a better tree shape
  • Chill the dip before serving for optimal flavor and texture
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