Cucumber Christmas Trees
Cucumber Christmas Trees are a festive and healthy appetizer that brings a joyful crunch to your holiday gatherings. These delightful edible trees, made from fresh cucumbers and topped with colorful ingredients, are not only visually stunning but also simple to prepare. Perfect for light snacking or as a fun addition to your party spread, these charming treats will impress guests of all ages while promoting healthy eating during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 15 minute
- Yield: Serves approximately 5 (one tree per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 10 olives (green or black)
- 1 cup cheese cubes (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 10 toothpicks
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and slice off both ends. Cut each cucumber into three sections: one 4 inches long, one 3 inches long, and one 2 inches long.
- Stack the cucumber pieces from largest to smallest using a toothpick to secure them in place.
- Decorate each tree by poking cherry tomatoes into the top or placing them as ornaments.
- Attach cheese cubes at the base of each tree using toothpicks as trunks.
- Add olives or any additional toppings around the base for decoration.
- Serve immediately on a platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cucumber Christmas Tree (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flair, use colorful vegetables like bell peppers as decorations. Customize toppings based on dietary preferences; consider hummus for a vegan option.