Festive Vegetable Snack Christmas Tree – Fun, Healthy Holiday Treat

This Vegetable Snack Christmas Tree is perfect for kids and adults alike. It’s easy to assemble, colorful, and can double as a party centerpiece before everyone digs in. Layer cucumbers, add cherry tomatoes as ornaments, a cheese star on top, and mini pretzel sticks for the trunk, and you have a snack that’s both creative and delicious.

Make a large version for parties, or a small one on a plate, for a fun and festive Christmas tree snack for the kids.

There’s something magical about holiday snacks that are both fun and healthy. If you love this Vegetable Snack Christmas Tree, you might also enjoy these Grinch Fruit Skewers, this Santa Cheese Board, or Chocolate Covered Snowman Apples. These festive snacks are perfect for parties, family gatherings, or just a fun afternoon activity with the kids!

Why You’ll Love this Snack

Healthy and colorful: A fun way to get more veggies into your holiday spread.

Kid-approved: Interactive and fun for children to help assemble.

Quick and easy: Ready in under 15 minutes.

Festive centerpiece: Works as both decoration and snack.

Customizable: Make a large vegetable tree on a platter for holiday parties or make a snack tree for the kids.

Swap in your favorite vegetables and cheese for variety.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Cucumbers, sliced into rounds
• Small cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes), halved
• Cheese slice or block for star (use a small cookie cutter)
• Mini pretzel sticks, broken to size

How to Make a Veggie Christmas Tree

Prepare the Base

Lay your serving platter flat and start with a single cucumber slice at the top as the tip of your tree.

Build the Tree

Layer cucumber slices in rows, making each row slightly wider than the one above to create a triangle shape that resembles a Christmas tree.

Add Ornaments

Place halved cherry tomatoes or small tomatoes on top of the cucumber layers, spacing them evenly like colorful ornaments.

Make the Star

Using a small cookie cutter, cut a star shape from your cheese slice or block. Place the star on the top of the cucumber slice to complete the tree topper.

Assemble the Trunk

Break mini pretzel sticks to the desired size and place them together at the base of the tree to form the trunk.

Serve and Enjoy

Suggested side – Pour a little bowl of Ranch dressing for dipping.

Your Vegetable Snack Christmas Tree is ready to serve! It’s great for holiday parties, kids’ lunches, or as a healthy appetizer on your holiday table.

Tips and Variations

Use different vegetables: Red bell pepper slices, carrot sticks, or radishes can add extra color.

Make it kid-friendly: Let children add the “ornaments” themselves—it’s a fun holiday activity.

Cheese options: Try cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack for a flavorful star.

Dipping fun: Serve with a side of ranch or hummus for extra yum.

Storing Leftovers

Best served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for a few hours before serving.

Keep covered with plastic wrap to prevent the cucumber slices from drying out.

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Serving Size

This recipe makes 1 medium tree, but can easily be scaled up to make multiple trees for parties or gatherings.

~Melissa – KidFriendlyThingsToDo.com