Appetizers
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. Below I'll share more details,
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
For the first Christmas tree version, divide the broccoli into florets. Blanch in boiling water for 2–3 minutes, then immediately plunge into cold water to preserve the bright green color. Drain in a colander and let the excess water drip off.
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Step 3
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Cut a star from the yellow bell pepper for garnish.
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Step 4
Place the broccoli on a plate in the shape of a Christmas tree.
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Step 5
Add the cherry tomatoes and a bell pepper star, and use salted pretzel sticks to make the tree trunk.
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Step 6
For the second tree option, peel the kiwi. Slice into medium-thickness rounds.
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Step 7
Peel the mandarin and separate into segments.
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Step 8
Arrange the kiwi slices on a plate in the shape of a Christmas tree.
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Step 9
Add the mandarin, and sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top.
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Step 10
For the third option, slice the cucumber into medium-thickness rounds. Trim the celery stalk to the desired length.
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Step 11
Cut a star shape from the cheese for garnish. Peel the carrots, slice them into medium-thickness rounds, and use a canapé cutter to shape them into flowers. Cut the bell pepper into half-rings and remove the seeds.
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Step 12
Arrange the cucumber slices into a Christmas tree shape.
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Step 13
Add a celery stalk, carrot, bell pepper, and a cheese star for decoration.
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Step 14
Appetizers "Yolochki" are ready, enjoy your meal!