This Christmas Tree Appetizer is perfect for any festive gatherings. This colorful dish is sure to be a hit at your holiday party! Plus, it’s easy to make and doesn't require any cooking or baking – just some time spent arranging the ingredients. Serve this flavorful appetizer with crackers or slices of baguette and you’re all set! So put on some festive music and get ready to enjoy a delicious Christmas Tree Appetizer that your guests will love.

This Christmas Appetizer is so easy to make, and it's the perfect snack to have on your holiday table this season to enjoy before a meal. Your friends and family will love this festive treat!

CHRISTMAS TREE APPETIZER

As you are getting ready for your holiday party this time of year, grab the ingredients that you need to make this festive appetizer and get ready to enjoy a simple snack. Not only is the recipe perfect for family gatherings and holiday parties, but it also makes a delicious after school snack for the kids.

So, the next time that you are racking your brain trying to figure out what you can make that is not only festive, but also healthy and friendly-family come back to this recipe for a tasty snack that all your party guests will love.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS

The best thing about this easy appetizer is that you don't need many ingredients to make this easy holiday appetizer recipe. And, all of these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store or market. Plus, you can customize this recipe with ingredients that you already have on hand to save a little cash this time of year.

Here are the ingredients needed to make this recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card to see the exact measurements. You can also print them there.

• Colby Jack Cheese 
• Green Grapes
• Round Crackers (I used these)
• Pre-sliced Deli Salami 
• Cheddar Cheese Cubes
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Pepper Jack Cheese Cubes
• Dried Cranberries
• Cucumber Slices
• Mini Pretzel Sticks
• Sprigs of Fresh Thyme

Now that we finally have our ingredients gathered, it's time to make it!

HOW TO MAKE AN EASY CHRISTMAS TREE APPETIZER

Making this holiday appetizer is so simple. Just follow the easy instructions below and you will have a cheese and snack board that is bursting with festive colors in no time at all.

First, let's cut the cheese into a star. Use a star shaped cookie cutter to cut a star out of a slice of Colby jack cheese. Place the star at the top of a wooden cutting board.

Second, we need to add the green grapes. Beneath the star, add a bunch of green grapes.

Third, we add the crackers. Place crackers on their side in an angled row.

Now, it's time to add some meat! Fold sliced salami in half and half again. Place the flowered edges face up. Add several in a row to create the next layer of the tree.

Then, you will want to add cheddar cheese cubes underneath in a row that is slightly longer than the salami to begin to create the triangle shape of the tree.

Now, let's add some more festive color by adding cherry tomatoes as the next layer, again creating a slightly longer row.

Then, repeat the process with some more healthy treats, too. Do the same with cubed pepper jack cheese, followed by dried cranberries and the sliced cucumbers.

Now let's make the trunk! Add mini pretzel sticks at the bottom of the tree to create a trunk next.

Lastly, garnish with sprigs of fresh thyme to resemble tree branches.

What size board should I use to make this?

I used a wooden cutting board that is approximately 11.5x15”. However, this recipe would work with just about any size board that you have on hand, you must might need more or less ingredients to fill it in.

BEST CHRISTMAS TREE SHAPED FOODS

Want more Christmas tree appetizers and desserts? Here are my best picks in addition to this easy recipe.

Love festive appetizers? This Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board is another alternative option to this one.

Make this Buttercream Christmas Tree Board for an awesome dessert presentation.

This Christmas Tree Cookie Platter is so easy and a whole lot of fun, too.

This Christmas Tree Appetizer is so easy to make, and it's also the perfect snack to have on your holiday table this season, too.

Your friends and family will love this festive snack. So, what are you waiting for? Make this snack board today!