# Components:
→ Fresh Vegetables
01 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes
02 - 1 large English cucumber
03 - 1 red bell pepper
04 - 6 radishes
05 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
06 - 1 cup broccoli florets
07 - 1 cup baby carrots
→ Santa Hat Assembly
08 - 12 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
09 - 12 small fresh basil leaves
→ Dip
10 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
11 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
15 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
16 - ½ teaspoon salt
17 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Thoroughly wash and dry all fresh vegetables to ensure cleanliness and freshness.
02 - Slice the cucumber into ½-inch thick rounds. Cut the red bell pepper into strips. Trim radishes, leaving a bit of green stem for garnish.
03 - Construct Santa hats by placing a cherry tomato atop each cucumber slice. Position a fresh basil leaf between the cucumber and tomato to form the hat brim. Top each tomato with a mozzarella ball to mimic the pompom. Secure the assembly with a toothpick if desired.
04 - Arrange the completed Santa hats on a serving platter. Fill remaining spaces with cauliflower florets, broccoli florets, radishes, bell pepper strips, and baby carrots for a vibrant presentation.
05 - In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, chopped dill, chopped chives, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and fully incorporated.
06 - Transfer the dip into a small serving bowl and nestle it among the vegetables on the platter. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
