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This is the vegetable dip WREATH that I make every year at Christmas ** BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER, grape TOMATOES, RADISH Roses, and a RED PEPPER BOW ** Super easy and festive *
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1 small cauliflower
1 container grape or cherry tomatoes
2 "hand-sized" bunches of broccoli
about 1/2 large red pepper
Radishes, cut into roses
Dip (My grandkids like Ranch Dressing best, but I put my favorite Dijon dressing below)
I like to microwave the broccoli and cauliflower for about 2 minutes each. It makes the broccoli a brighter green. Both veggies are still very crisp, but a little easier to eat.
So, cut the stems off of the broccoli ~ and cut out the core of the cauliflower. Put the florets into a microwaveable pan with about 1/4" water. Lightly cover with waxed paper and microwave on HIGH for about 2 minutes.
Set the broccoli and cauliflower around a small dip dish, to form a wreath. Dot with the grape tomatoes and add a few radish roses.
I put the red pepper into the microwave for about 15-20 seconds, just to very slightly soften it (so it didn't crack when I cut it). Cut 2 large ovals, and then cut about 1/4" inside each one, to form the bow loops. Just use 2 small strips of red pepper (with ends cut at an angle) for the bow ends.
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If you're doing this ahead (even the day ahead), cover the veggies with dampened paper towels, and put the whole tray into a large plastic bag (I use a grocery bag). Refrigerate.
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DIJON DILL DRESSING:
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise (mine has olive oil in it)
about 2-3 TB dillweed
Mix all together until well blended. Refrigerate
1 container grape or cherry tomatoes
2 "hand-sized" bunches of broccoli
about 1/2 large red pepper
Radishes, cut into roses
Dip (My grandkids like Ranch Dressing best, but I put my favorite Dijon dressing below)
I like to microwave the broccoli and cauliflower for about 2 minutes each. It makes the broccoli a brighter green. Both veggies are still very crisp, but a little easier to eat.
So, cut the stems off of the broccoli ~ and cut out the core of the cauliflower. Put the florets into a microwaveable pan with about 1/4" water. Lightly cover with waxed paper and microwave on HIGH for about 2 minutes.
Set the broccoli and cauliflower around a small dip dish, to form a wreath. Dot with the grape tomatoes and add a few radish roses.
I put the red pepper into the microwave for about 15-20 seconds, just to very slightly soften it (so it didn't crack when I cut it). Cut 2 large ovals, and then cut about 1/4" inside each one, to form the bow loops. Just use 2 small strips of red pepper (with ends cut at an angle) for the bow ends.
***
If you're doing this ahead (even the day ahead), cover the veggies with dampened paper towels, and put the whole tray into a large plastic bag (I use a grocery bag). Refrigerate.
***
DIJON DILL DRESSING:
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise (mine has olive oil in it)
about 2-3 TB dillweed
Mix all together until well blended. Refrigerate
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