Christmas Tree Fruit Platter

Here's a festive way to serve fruit at your next holiday get-together! Do not prepare it too far in advance of your party, or the fruit will dry out. You can mix up any leftover or scrap fruit to make a beautiful salad to serve alongside this Christmas tree fruit platter.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound green grapes

  • 4 large kiwis, peeled and sliced

  • 4 fresh strawberries, trimmed and sliced

  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds

  • ½ fresh pineapple, peeled and sliced

  • 6 dried dates

Directions

  1. Create an outline of a tree shape on a cutting board or serving platter with grapes. Beginning at top tree point, fan grapes into a triangular pattern. Create 3 triangular sections, each slightly larger than the last; fill in each section with kiwi slices.

  2. Arrange sliced strawberries across tree shape to create a garland effect. Add pomegranate seeds randomly over arranged fruit to look like ornaments.

  3. Cut pineapple slices into a star shape and several small ornament shapes using small cookie cutters. Place pineapple star at top of tree shape; decorate rest of tree with pineapple ornaments.

  4. Arrange dates at bottom of tree to look like a trunk. Serve immediately, or keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

184 Calories
1g Fat
47g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 184
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 95mg 106%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 534mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.