Colorful Kiwi Potato Salad Christmas Tree
Colorful Kiwi Potato Salad Christmas Tree
Easy and Adorable Christmas Dish: Kiwi Tree Potato Salad
Create a visually delightful Christmas tree using a simple and delicious potato salad made from mashed potato flakes! Decorating with colorful kiwis and bell peppers transforms it into a special Christmas treat that both kids and adults will love. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a festive home party.
Main Ingredients- 1 cup mashed potato flakes
- 2 kiwis
- 50g red bell pepper
- Decorating pen (red or desired color)
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, gather all the ingredients needed for the recipe. Wash the kiwis and prepare them, and also get the bell pepper ready to be finely chopped.
Step 2
Peel the prepared kiwis and slice them into relatively thin half-moon shapes. For an extra decorative touch, you can use a wavy knife. These will be used to decorate the potato salad tree like leaves.
Step 3
Wash the red bell pepper, remove the seeds, and then finely dice it. This bell pepper is an important ingredient that will add color and texture to the potato salad.
Step 4
In a bowl, combine 1 cup of mashed potato flakes with 1 cup of hot water at a 1:1 ratio. Let it sit for a moment to allow the flakes to absorb the water and plump up. Knead the mixture until it has a chewy, firm consistency, not too watery. Then, add the finely diced bell pepper, 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, and 0.5 tablespoon of sugar. Mix everything thoroughly to create a delicious potato salad. Ensuring the consistency is right for shaping is key.
Step 5
Now it’s time to shape the potato salad into a Christmas tree. Take portions of the prepared potato salad and mold them into a triangle shape. You can make it pointy like a cone, or round like a dome – feel free to create your desired tree shape.
Step 6
Stand the molded potato salad triangles on your serving plate. Begin attaching the pre-sliced kiwi half-moons onto the potato salad, overlapping them to create a layered, leafy effect, resembling tree foliage. Overlapping the kiwis will give the tree a fuller, more dimensional look.
Step 7
Time to make a star to adorn the top of the tree! Take your red bell pepper and use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to create a star. Once made, carefully insert the bell pepper star onto a skewer and place it at the very top of the tree for a cute decoration.
Step 8
Let’s add some festive cheer to the empty spaces on the plate! Using the red decorating pen, write ‘MERRY CHRISTMAS’ beautifully on the plate. This will enhance the special occasion’s atmosphere.
Step 9
Voila! Your delightful and colorful Kiwi Potato Salad Christmas Tree is complete. This dish is not only visually appealing but also delicious, making it a perfect and special centerpiece for your Christmas home party. Enjoy this festive creation with your loved ones!
