Pin A festive, creamy avocado dip artfully shaped into a Christmas tree, decorated with colorful vegetables and fresh herbs. Perfect as a holiday appetizer or centerpiece.
I love making this dip for Christmas parties because it doubles as a tasty treat and a beautiful holiday decoration that always impresses guests.
Ingredients
- Avocado Base: 3 ripe avocados, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative), 1 clove garlic minced, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Christmas Tree Decorations: 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes quartered, 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper finely diced, 1/4 cup red bell pepper finely diced, 2 tablespoons purple onion finely diced, 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds, 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional), fresh parsley or dill sprigs (for branches), 1 small carrot sliced into thin rounds or star shapes (for tree topper and ornaments)
- To Serve: Crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetable sticks
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Cut the avocados in half remove the pits and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl
- Step 2:
- Add lime juice Greek yogurt garlic salt pepper and cilantro to the bowl
- Step 3:
- Using a hand mixer or food processor whip the mixture until smooth and fluffy
- Step 4:
- Transfer the whipped avocado to a large serving platter Shape the dip into a Christmas tree form using a spatula or the back of a spoon
- Step 5:
- Decorate the tree with cherry tomatoes bell peppers onion pomegranate seeds and feta cheese as ornaments Arrange parsley or dill sprigs to mimic pine branches Top the tree with a carrot star or round
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately with crackers chips or veggie sticks Refrigerate if not serving right away but consume within a few hours for best color and flavor
Pin This recipe always brings the family together during the holidays as everyone enjoys decorating the tree before digging in.
Required Tools
Large mixing bowl Hand mixer or food processor Spatula Serving platter Sharp knife and cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (Greek yogurt feta cheese) For dairy-free vegan use suitable substitutes Check labels on chips or crackers for gluten or allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 165 Total Fat 11 g Carbohydrates 13 g Protein 3 g per serving
Pin This creamy avocado Christmas tree dip is a festive and delicious addition to any holiday gathering.