Save A playful and healthy vegetable platter arranged to resemble the Grinchs face, perfect for holiday gatherings and kids parties.
I love how this platter brings smiles at gatherings and encourages everyone to snack on veggies creatively.
Ingredients
- Vegetables: 2 cups broccoli florets, 2 cups sugar snap peas, 1 large English cucumber sliced into rounds, 1 green bell pepper sliced into strips, 1 cup green grapes, 1 small yellow bell pepper for eyes, 1 large black olive for pupils, ½ cup cherry tomatoes for hat and mouth, 3-4 slices red bell pepper for hat and mouth, 2-3 cauliflower florets for hat trim, 1 small carrot for nose and facial accents
- Dip: 1 cup ranch or hummus optional for serving
Instructions
- Step 1:
- On a large platter, outline the Grinchs face shape using broccoli florets leaving space at the top for the Santa hat.
- Step 2:
- Fill the face area inside the outline with cucumber rounds and sugar snap peas in an even layer.
- Step 3:
- Create the Grinchs eyebrows cheekbones and chin accents using thin strips of green bell pepper and carrot.
- Step 4:
- Form the Santa hat at the top of the face with cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper slices adding cauliflower florets for the hat trim.
- Step 5:
- For the eyes cut two oval shapes from the yellow bell pepper and place them where the eyes should be Slice the black olive into small rounds and position in the center of each yellow oval for pupils.
- Step 6:
- Use a small carrot piece or a grape tomato for the nose.
- Step 7:
- Arrange thin strips of red bell pepper or cherry tomato halves to shape the Grinchs mischievous smile.
- Step 8:
- Scatter green grapes around the outer edges for extra color and snacking.
- Step 9:
- Serve with ranch or hummus dip on the side.
Save My family always gets a kick out of building this platter together during holiday parties.
Notes
For a vegan platter use hummus or a dairy-free dip Try snap peas or green beans as alternatives for facial features Add pretzel sticks for fun edible eyebrows or use olives for added facial details
Allergen Information
Contains possible dairy if using ranch May contain sulfites in olives check dip ingredients for allergens Always double-check labels for gluten or other allergen contamination
Nutritional Information
Calories 65 Total Fat 1.5 g Carbohydrates 13 g Protein 2.5 g per serving
Save This platter is perfect for adding festive cheer and healthy snacking to your holiday table.
Recipe FAQ
- → What vegetables create the Grinch's face?
Broccoli outlines the face, cucumber rounds and sugar snap peas fill it in, with green bell pepper and carrot for accents.
- → How is the Santa hat formed on the platter?
Cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper slices make the hat, trimmed with cauliflower florets for detail.
- → What ingredients form the eyes on the platter?
Yellow bell pepper cut into ovals serves as eyes, with sliced black olives positioned as pupils.
- → Can this platter accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, it's vegetarian and gluten-free by default; use hummus dip for a vegan option.
- → What dips pair well with this vegetable arrangement?
Ranch or hummus dips complement the fresh vegetables and add creamy contrast.
- → Are there suggestions for adding more facial details?
Pretzel sticks can create eyebrows, and additional olives enhance facial features.