Save A playful and healthy vegetable platter arranged to resemble the Grinchs face, perfect for holiday gatherings and kids parties.
This platter always brings smiles and makes holiday parties extra special for my family.
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 This recipe always creates joyful family moments during holiday gatherings and special occasions.
Notes
Add pretzel sticks for fun edible eyebrows or use olives for added facial details. Wine pairing suggestions include Sauvignon Blanc or a light sparkling beverage.
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.
Save This Grinch face veggie platter is a delightful centerpiece sure to impress guests and encourage healthy snacking.
Recipe Help & Answers
- → What vegetables create the Grinch's face outline?
Broccoli florets are used to outline the face shape, providing a textured green border that defines the Grinch's head.
- → How are the eyes formed on the platter?
Oval slices of yellow bell pepper form the eyes, with black olive rounds placed at the center to mimic pupils.
- → Which vegetables make the Santa hat decoration?
Cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper slices are combined to form the red Santa hat, accented with cauliflower florets as trim.
- → Can this platter accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, it’s naturally vegetarian and gluten-free; using hummus instead of ranch dip makes it suitable for vegan diets.
- → What are good alternatives for facial accents if needed?
Snap peas or green beans can replace some features, and pretzel sticks serve as fun edible eyebrows or accents.
- → How long does preparation take?
The platter can be assembled within 25 minutes, requiring no cooking time—just fresh vegetable preparation and arrangement.