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This Christmas Wreath Veggie Tray is an easy appetizer made with raw vegetables in a simple wreath shape. Our festive veggie tray is perfect for holiday parties!

Christmas wreath veggie tray with fresh vegetables and pepper bow.

Easy Christmas Veggie Tray

Are you looking for an easy and healthy holiday appetizer? We make this holiday veggie tray in the shape of a Christmas wreath every year. It’s like the popular Christmas tree appetizer, only easier!

This veggie Christmas wreath is a super easy raw vegetable appetizer perfect for Christmas parties or holiday gatherings. And, it’s nice to have fresh veggies to nibble on along with our favorite Christmas treats like Santa Munch and Puppy Chow and cookies.

cucumber, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, red pepper.

What You Need

Here are the simple ingredients for this beautiful crudite platter. Full amounts are in the printable recipe card below

Fresh broccoli
English cucumber — These don’t need to be peeled. If you use a regular cucumber, be sure to peel it first
Fresh cauliflower
Red bell pepper — for the bow
Grape tomatoes — or small cherry tomatoes
Dip — to dip the vegetables

How to Make a Christmas Wreath Veggie Tray

First, wash your vegetables, and pat everything dry. Slice the cucumber into rounds, and cut the broccoli and cauliflower into small, bite-sized florets. Cut the top of the pepper to form the top of the bow. Then, slice pepper strips to form the ribbons.

Place a small bowl in the center of the plate. Then, arrange the cucumbers around the edge of a large platter or plate. Then, top with broccoli florets and the pepper. Finally, dot with cauliflower and tomatoes.

When the veggie wreath is arranged to your liking, all that’s left to do is add your favorite dip! I usually use homemade ranch dressing, because a simple dip goes with any type of veggies you use on the platter. And, my kids love ranch more than anything!

Quick Tip

This beautiful crudités platter can also be prepped in advance.

Cut vegetables up to a day ahead of time. Store them in freezer bags or containers with a damp paper towel, and arrange the platter right before you intend to serve it. This lets fresh veggies stay cool and crisp when they’re out at room temperature.

Variations

Of course, it’s easy to vary this veggie tray recipe by simply using different vegetables. The type of vegetables isn’t too important–we’re just looking for at least a few red and green vegetables to make the veggie tray look like a wreath.

In addition to broccoli, green beans, snap peas, celery or green onions will work great.

For the wreath ornaments, you can add bright orange baby carrots, radishes or star fruit.

You can also slice the peppers into strips instead of a bow or serve additional pepper slices on the side.

christmas veggie wreath tray made with raw broccoli on the table

How to Store Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container or sealed bag. They’ll keep fresh in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

hand holding broccoli dipped in ranch dressing

Christmas wreath veggie tray on a platter.

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