# Ingredient list:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - Fresh parsley or dill sprigs, for garnish
→ Dip
05 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
06 - ½ cup sour cream
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Cooking steps:
01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer the dip to a small bowl and position it at the center or base of a large serving platter.
02 - Lay the thin cucumber slices in overlapping rows above the dip bowl, forming the triangular shape of a tree.
03 - Insert halved cherry tomatoes between the cucumber rows to mimic decorative ornaments.
04 - Position yellow bell pepper slices at the top of the tree to form a star and add additional decorative touches as desired.
05 - Place fresh parsley or dill sprigs along the branches to enhance the festive appearance.
06 - Keep the platter refrigerated until serving to maintain freshness. Guests can dip vegetables into the creamy mixture.
