# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large red bell peppers
02 - 1 small yellow bell pepper
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
04 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
05 - 1 small cucumber
06 - 1 cup baby carrots
→ Cheeses
07 - 6 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
08 - 4 ounces cubed feta cheese
→ Garnishes
09 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
10 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley sprigs
→ Dips
11 - 1 cup hummus
12 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
# Recipe Steps:
01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly. Slice red bell peppers into long, thin strips and slice yellow bell pepper into thin rings or strips for visual contrast.
02 - Halve the cherry tomatoes. Slice cucumber into thin rounds or decorative shapes to enhance presentation.
03 - Arrange red bell pepper strips in a circular petal pattern on a large round serving platter to resemble poinsettia petals. Accent with yellow bell pepper strips and halved cherry tomatoes.
04 - Fill the platter’s center with mozzarella balls and cubed feta cheese, arranging them to mimic the poinsettia flower’s center.
05 - Place sugar snap peas and baby carrots around the platter’s edges to add color and texture.
06 - Arrange small clusters of fresh basil leaves and parsley sprigs for a festive green accent.
07 - Place hummus and ranch dressing in small bowls on or beside the platter for dipping.
08 - Refrigerate the platter until ready to serve to maintain freshness and flavor.
