# Components:
→ Avocado Base
01 - 3 ripe avocados
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
03 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
→ Christmas Tree Decorations
08 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
09 - 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, finely diced
10 - 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
11 - 2 tablespoons purple onion, finely diced
12 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
13 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, optional
14 - Fresh parsley or dill sprigs
15 - 1 small carrot, sliced into thin rounds or star shapes
→ To Serve
16 - Crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetable sticks
# Directions:
01 - Halve the avocados, remove pits, and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add lime juice, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
03 - Use a hand mixer or food processor to whip the mixture until smooth and fluffy.
04 - Transfer the whipped avocado to a large serving platter and shape into a Christmas tree form using a spatula or spoon back.
05 - Adorn the tree with cherry tomatoes, yellow and red bell peppers, purple onion, pomegranate seeds, and feta cheese as ornaments. Arrange parsley or dill sprigs to mimic pine branches and top with a carrot star or round.
06 - Serve immediately with crackers, tortilla chips, or vegetable sticks. Refrigerate if not serving right away, but consume within a few hours for optimal color and flavor.
