Christmas Tree Triangle Board (Printer View)

Festive layered grapes, olives, kiwi with colorful toppings shaped for holiday gatherings.

# Components:

→ Base Fruits and Vegetables

01 - 2 cups seedless green grapes, washed and dried
02 - 2 cups green olives, pitted
03 - 3 large kiwis, peeled and sliced into rounds

→ Ornaments and Decoration

04 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 1/2 cup small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
07 - 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
08 - 1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into star shapes
09 - Fresh rosemary sprigs

→ Board and Serving

10 - 1 large wooden board or serving platter (triangular or rectangular)
11 - Crackers or sliced baguette (optional)

# Method steps:

01 - Arrange the green grapes, green olives, and kiwi slices in alternating layers on the board, starting with the widest layer at the base and tapering upward to create a Christmas tree shape.
02 - Insert fresh rosemary sprigs between layers to mimic pine needles throughout the tree.
03 - Distribute cherry tomatoes, red grapes, mozzarella balls, and pomegranate seeds evenly over the tree to create vibrant decorations.
04 - Position yellow bell pepper stars at the top of the tree and optionally along the tree for festive embellishment.
05 - Present immediately alongside crackers or sliced baguette if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impossibly beautiful on your table, but takes just 20 minutes to make—nobody needs to know how easy it was
  • Every bite tastes different, from the bright tartness of kiwi to the briny olives to the creamy mozzarella, keeping everyone reaching back for more
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so you're never worried about your guests' dietary needs
  • You can prep everything the night before and assemble it in minutes, leaving you actually free to enjoy your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen
02 -
  • Dry your grapes thoroughly before arranging them—any moisture will make them slip around on the board and ruins the precise, intentional look you've worked to create
  • Pit your olives in advance and pat them completely dry, or they'll leave a slick oily residue that makes other ingredients slide around
  • Build your tree no more than 2-3 hours before serving if you're using fresh mozzarella—it can start to break down or get a bit watery if left too long at room temperature
  • If you're making this ahead, assemble the base layers and refrigerate them, then add the tender ornaments (mozzarella, pomegranate seeds) closer to serving time for maximum freshness
03 -
  • If cherry tomatoes keep rolling off, slice a paper-thin base off the bottom of each half so they sit flat and stable—this tiny trick changes everything
  • Buy your mozzarella balls the day before and let them come to room temperature an hour before serving; they taste creamier and are easier to work with when they're not cold and firm
  • The yellow bell pepper stars are your visual anchor, so make them with intention—a sharp paring knife and a steady hand, or a cookie cutter if you have one that's the right size
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