Holiday tray featuring fresh vegetables, cheeses, fruits, and dips arranged in a Christmas stocking shape.
# Components:
→ Fresh Vegetables
01 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
02 - 1 cup baby carrots
03 - 1 cup cucumber slices
04 - ½ cup red bell pepper strips
05 - ½ cup celery sticks
→ Cheeses
06 - 1 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
07 - ½ cup cheddar cheese cubes
08 - ½ cup Swiss cheese cubes
→ Dips
09 - ½ cup hummus
10 - ½ cup ranch dip
→ Crackers and Breads
11 - 1 cup assorted crackers (gluten-free if preferred)
12 - 1 cup breadsticks
→ Fruits
13 - 1 cup green grapes
14 - 1 cup strawberries
→ Garnishes
15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for decoration
# Directions:
01 - Using a large serving board or tray, sketch or visualize the shape of a Christmas stocking.
02 - Arrange cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper strips to create the red portion of the stocking.
03 - Use mozzarella balls and Swiss cheese cubes to form the white cuff, heel, and toe of the stocking.
04 - Fill the body of the stocking with cucumber slices, celery sticks, baby carrots, and green grapes to add color and texture.
05 - Place hummus and ranch dip in small bowls and arrange them around or within the stocking shape.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with cheddar cheese cubes, assorted crackers, breadsticks, and strawberries to enhance the design.
07 - Decorate the tray with fresh rosemary sprigs to add a festive touch.
08 - Serve immediately and encourage guests to pick and enjoy.
