# Components:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small yellow bell pepper, sliced for star and 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 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, fresh dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Blend until smooth and creamy, then transfer to a small bowl and position in the center or base of a large serving platter.
02 - Place cucumber slices in rows above the dip bowl, overlapping slightly, to form a tree shape.
03 - Insert halved cherry tomatoes between cucumber rows evenly to mimic ornaments on the tree.
04 - Use yellow bell pepper slices to craft a star at the top of the tree and add decorative touches throughout.
05 - Scatter fresh parsley or dill sprigs along the 'branches' for a festive presentation.
06 - Refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing guests to dip vegetables into the creamy mixture.
