Holiday Vegetable Wreaths

Here is an easy way to display salads, vegetables, and fruits as holiday wreaths. They make colorful and healthful centerpieces that will grace any holiday table. You can take them to parties, too. Scroll to the bottom for a handout. Like us on Facebook - and share the post!Holiday Salad WreathHoliday Salad Wreath

  • 2 pounds mixed greens, ready to serve
  • 1 beet
  • 1 golden beet
  • 1 pack asparagus
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • red wine vinegar
  • balsamic vinegar glaze*
  • fresh herbs
  • cracked black pepper

Directions:

  1. Find a large round platter and place a bowl or torte ring in the center while you build the salad.
  2. Place the greens around the bowl and build them as high as you can.
  3. Slice the red beets and cut them into stars. Slice the golden beets and cut them into diamonds.
  4. Place the asparagus in 5 separate groups around the salad. Place the tomatoes next to the asparagus.
  5. Sprinkle with fresh cranberries and pomegranate seeds.
  6. Make a bow out of the red pepper and place at the six o'clock position.
  7. Remove the bowl or torte ring from the center, taking care to keep the center clear.
  8. Sprinkle oil and vinegar in the center. Drizzle balsamic vinegar glaze in the center.
  9. Sprinkle all with fresh herbs and cracked black pepper.

This salad makes a wonderful center piece. You can serve it family or buffet style and allow guests to serve themselves or you could toss it table side and serve it to everyone.*Balsamic vinegar glaze is found in the grocery store with the vinegars. It is a syrup made by reducing balsamic vinegar with sugar. It is thick and can be drizzled in the center of the plate. You can omit this ingredient and just add a little more red wine vinegar. Warm Potato Salad Wreath_FHC5019-2

  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed and steamed
  • 1 pound small red potatoes, rinsed and boiled until tender
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • garlic powder and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • Drizzle olive oil
  • Red wine vinegar to taste

Directions:

  1. Place the mayonnaise in the center of a wooden bowl.
  2. Arrange the beans and potatoes according to the picture.
  3. Sprinkle cranberries, red peppers, herbs, garlic powder, and pepper over the top.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar and toss and serve warm tableside.

Holiday Fruit WreathFresh fruit with kiwi holly leaves, toasted nuts and shaved chocolate make this lovely fruit wreath a holiday hit._FHC5014-2 4 cups fresh berries: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries1/2 cup chopped fresh cranberries1/4 cup fresh pomegranate seeds2 kiwis, sliced and cut with a leaf cutter1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts1/4 cup freshly shaved dark chocolate (use a veggie peeler)Arrange all on a round plate as pictured. Serve with whipped cream.Fruit TapasI thought this was a great way to use a deviled egg plate. It is a fresh fruit plate for 2-3 people. Choose your favorite fresh and dried fruits and arrange them as pictured:_FHC5015-2Check out all of our new fruit and vegetable posters in our store:PLUS there are bookmarks, too:And a new Home Run Cooking Demo Program: Here is a handout with the photos and recipes for the holiday vegetable and fruit wreaths: HolidayVegetableFruitWreaths

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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Judy’s passion for cooking began with helping her grandmother make raisin oatmeal for breakfast. From there, she earned her first food service job at 15, was accepted to the world-famous Culinary Institute of America at 18 (where she graduated second in her class), and went on to the Fachschule Richemont in Switzerland, where she focused on pastry arts and baking. After a decade in food service for Hyatt Hotels, Judy launched Food and Health Communications to focus on flavor and health. She graduated with Summa Cum Laude distinction from Johnson and Wales University with a BS in Culinary Arts, holds a master’s degree in Food Business from the Culinary Institute of America, two art certificates from UC Berkeley Extension, and runs a food photography & motion studio where her love is creating fun recipes and content.

Judy received The Culinary Institute of America’s Pro Chef II certification, the American Culinary Federation Bronze Medal, Gold Medal, and ACF Chef of the Year. Her enthusiasm for eating nutritiously and deliciously leads her to constantly innovate and use the latest nutritional science and Dietary Guidelines to guide her creativity, from putting new twists on fajitas to adapting Italian brownies to include ingredients like toasted nuts and cooked honey. Judy’s publishing company, Food and Health Communications, is dedicated to her vision that everyone can make food that tastes as good as it is for you.

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