Christmas Vegetable Platter

**Recipe Title: ** Christmas Vegetable Platter

**Brief Description: ** This gluten-free and nut-free Christmas vegetable platter is a colorful and festive addition to your holiday table. Packed with fresh and crunchy veggies, it's perfect for snacking or as a side dish.

**Servings: ** 7-8 people

**Prep Time: ** 15 minutes

**Cook Time: ** 0 minutes

**Total Time: ** 15 minutes

**Ingredients: **

- 2 cups cherry tomatoes

- 2 bell peppers (assorted colors)

- 2 large carrots

- 1 cucumber

**Instructions: **

1. **Prepare the Vegetables: **

- Wash and dry all the vegetables.

- Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

- Core the bell peppers, remove seeds, and slice them into strips.

- Peel the carrots and slice them into sticks.

- Cut the cucumber into rounds or sticks.

2. **Arrange the Platter: **

- Choose a large serving platter or board.

- Start arranging the vegetables in a visually appealing way. You can group them by type or alternate colors for a festive look.

- Be creative with your arrangement and leave some space in the center for a dip (optional).

3. **Serve and Enjoy: **

- Place the platter on your table and serve it as a colorful and healthy appetizer or side dish for your Christmas gathering.

- You can serve the platter with a side of hummus, yogurt-based dip, or any other gluten-free dip of your choice.

**Special Tips: **

- Feel free to add other gluten-free vegetables you enjoy, such as sugar snap peas, radishes, or celery.

- To make it more festive, garnish the platter with fresh herbs like parsley or dill.

- You can prepare the vegetables ahead of time and assemble the platter just before serving to save time.

Enjoy your delicious and gluten-free Christmas vegetable platter!