I used a mix of cauliflower from the gardenia mix, broccoli and boccoflower for a contrast of color. I quickly blanched the broccoli and broccoflower heads very quickly (just seconds) in salted boiling water and the chilled to brighten the color!You'll need Styrofoam cone and toothpicks. I also used a platter that has a center with with a dip basin which is not really needed.

Ingredients

20 serv.

lettuce leaves (optional)↗4 leaves
broccoli, & broccoflower heads blanched↗8 cups
petite carrot1 cup
mixed vegetables, grape tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, mixed olives, Giardiniera (mixed pickled vegetables)4 -8 cups
slice carrot (cut in a star with a cookie cutter)↗1 slice

Step-by-step instructions

1
Place foam on platter.
2
Using toothpicks secure lettuce on foam just to cover.
3
Starting with the largest broccoli and broccoflower heads place on foam starting at the base and work your way up securing with toothpicks.
4
Push 1/2 the carrots randomly into the foam.
5
Take the rest of the veggies cut into small pieces and fill in the empty spots and brighten up the tree. Using toothpicks only IF needed.
6
Mix the remaining carrots with the juice from the carrots, remaining vegetables with the juice from the gardenia mix and place around the base of the tree.
7
Top with the star.
8
Serve with a dip of choice.

Source: food.com

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