# Components:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small yellow bell pepper, sliced for decoration
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
# Method:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a small bowl and place in the center or bottom of a large serving platter.
02 - Arrange cucumber slices in overlapping rows above the dip bowl to create the shape of a tree.
03 - Place halved cherry tomatoes between cucumber rows to resemble ornaments on the tree.
04 - Use yellow bell pepper slices to form a star at the top of the tree and add additional decorative accents.
05 - Decorate branches with fresh parsley or dill sprigs to enhance the festive appearance.
06 - Chill the platter briefly before serving, allowing guests to dip vegetables into the creamy mixture.
