Save A playful and healthy vegetable platter arranged to resemble the Grinchs face, perfect for holiday gatherings and kids parties.
This platter has become a holiday favorite in our family, bringing smiles and encouraging kids to eat their veggies.
Ingredients
- Broccoli florets: 2 cups
- Sugar snap peas: 2 cups
- English cucumber: 1 large, sliced into rounds
- Green bell pepper: 1, sliced into strips
- Green grapes: 1 cup
- Yellow bell pepper: 1 small (for eyes)
- Black olive: 1 large (for pupils)
- Cherry tomatoes: ½ cup (for hat and mouth)
- Red bell pepper: 3-4 slices (for hat and mouth)
- Cauliflower florets: 2-3 (for hat trim)
- Carrot: 1 small (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 Every holiday season, assembling this platter sparks a fun family tradition and brings everyone together.
Required Tools
Large serving platter, paring knife, small bowls for dip
Allergen Information
Contains possible dairy if using ranch dip. 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 whimsical veggie platter will brighten any party table and delight guests with its creativity and flavor.
Kitchen Help
- → What vegetables are used for the Grinch’s facial features?
Broccoli forms the outline, cucumber and snap peas fill the face, green bell pepper and carrot create accents, and olives serve as pupils.
- → How is the Santa hat represented on the platter?
The hat is shaped using cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper slices, and cauliflower florets for trim.
- → Can this platter accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, it is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free; use hummus or dairy-free dip for vegan options.
- → What dips pair well with this vegetable arrangement?
Ranch or hummus dips complement the fresh vegetable flavors and provide creamy texture.
- → How long does preparation take for this platter?
It requires about 25 minutes to assemble, with no cooking necessary.