Hosting a spooky soirée or planning a classroom party? This Halloween Veggie Tray is a fang-tastic way to serve up something festive and healthy. Loaded with colorful vegetables and arranged in creepy-cute designs like jack-o’-lanterns or skeletons, it’s a hauntingly good addition to your Halloween table.
Using everyday veggies and a creamy dip tucked inside a carved mini pumpkin, this tray is as eye-catching as it is nutritious. Whether you’re feeding goblins, ghouls, or just hungry humans, this Halloween Veggie Tray will steal the show—and maybe even make veggies the life of the party.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🧡 Healthy but festive – Kids and adults alike will dig into these veggies
- 👻 Easy to assemble – No cooking required
- 🎃 Customizable – Use whatever veggies you have on hand
- 🧄 Perfect with dip – Bonus points for serving it in a mini pumpkin!
- 🕷 Halloween themed – Arrange into skulls, jack-o’-lanterns, or spiderwebs
Ingredients
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (orange or red)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
- 1 bell pepper (orange or red), sliced
- 1 black olive, sliced (for eyes/decorations)
- 1 mini pumpkin (for serving dip)
- 1 cup ranch dip, hummus, or veggie dip of choice
Optional additions:
- Snap peas
- Celery sticks
- Radishes
- Purple cabbage (adds spooky color)
Instructions
- Prepare the Veggies
Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Pat them dry and cut into bite-size pieces. Slice cucumbers and bell peppers into rings or strips. - Carve the Mini Pumpkin
Cut the top off your mini pumpkin and scoop out the seeds. Line the inside with plastic wrap or foil and fill it with your dip of choice. - Arrange the Veggies
On a large tray or cutting board, start assembling your design:- For a pumpkin face: Use carrots or bell pepper slices for the outline, and olives or cucumbers for the facial features.
- For a skeleton: Use cauliflower for the skull, celery sticks for bones, and peppers for ribs.
- For a spiderweb: Arrange bell peppers or cucumbers in concentric circles and use black olives as the “spiders.”
- Add the Dip Pumpkin
Place the mini pumpkin filled with dip in the center or corner of the tray as the focal point. - Serve Immediately
Keep refrigerated until serving. Best enjoyed the same day for crisp freshness.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 6–8 party guests
Nutrition Facts (Approx. Per Serving with Dip)
- Calories: 90
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 5g (with creamy dip)
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
Nutrition will vary depending on dip and vegetables used.
Tips & Variations
- 🥒 Go spooky purple: Add purple cauliflower or cabbage for a creepy color pop
- 🍠 Make it fall-themed: Add roasted sweet potatoes or mini roasted pumpkin wedges
- 🎃 Use cookie cutters: Cut cucumbers or bell peppers into Halloween shapes
- 🧄 Try different dips: Garlic hummus, spinach dip, or spicy yogurt ranch
- 🧛♂️ Add props: Plastic spiders, Halloween toothpicks, or themed napkins
Halloween Veggie Tray
Equipment
- – Large tray or cutting board
- – Sharp knife
- – Mini pumpkin or ramekin
- – Small bowl for dip (if not using pumpkin)
Ingredients
- – 1 cup baby carrots
- – 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- – 1 cup broccoli florets
- – 1 cup cauliflower florets
- – 1 cucumber sliced
- – 1 bell pepper sliced
- – 1 black olive sliced
- – 1 mini pumpkin for dip
- – 1 cup dip ranch, hummus, etc.
- **Optional:** Snap peas celery, purple cabbage, radishes
Instructions
- Wash and cut vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Hollow out the mini pumpkin and fill it with dip.
- Arrange veggies on a tray in a spooky shape (pumpkin face, skeleton, spiderweb).
- Place the dip pumpkin on the tray as a centerpiece.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
– Swap in your favorite seasonal veggies.
– Decorate with props like toy spiders or Halloween picks.
FAQs
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, you can prep veggies and dip the day before. Store veggies in sealed containers and assemble just before serving for freshness.
What if I don’t have a mini pumpkin?
You can use a small ramekin or hollowed-out bell pepper to hold the dip.
Can I serve this to toddlers or kids?
Absolutely! Just be sure the veggies are cut into appropriate sizes and avoid choking hazards like whole grape tomatoes or olives.
How long can it sit out?
Keep chilled until serving. Don’t leave it out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
Conclusion
This Halloween Veggie Tray is the perfect way to bring spooky charm and healthy balance to your Halloween celebration. Easy to make, totally customizable, and surprisingly fun, it’s a creative way to serve vegetables without a trace of boring. Get creative with your layout, invite the kids to help, and let the veggies be the stars of your spooky spread!