A spooky celebration isn’t complete without a festive and fun Halloween veggie tray! This colorful, crowd-pleasing platter features a mix of crisp vegetables and a zesty dip served in a carved mini pumpkin. It’s easy to make, endlessly customizable, and a healthy break from all the Halloween sweets. Whether you’re hosting a party or need a creative potluck idea, this veggie tray will wow your guests—no tricks, just tasty treats!
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Why You’ll Love This Halloween Veggie Tray
- 🎃 Perfect for parties — fun and festive centerpiece
- 🥦 Healthy and vegan-friendly
- 🕒 No cooking required — ready in under 20 minutes
- 👻 Kid- and adult-approved
- 🥕 Customizable with your favorite veggies or dips
- 💀 Easily add spooky touches like olive spiders or cheese eyes
Ingredients
- 1 mini pumpkin (for serving dip)
- ½ cup vegan mayonnaise (or any mayo you prefer)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (or to taste)
- 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped into sticks
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Optional: peeled baby carrots
- Optional spooky garnishes: black olives, string cheese or mozzarella
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Dip Bowl
Cut off the top of the mini pumpkin and scoop out the seeds. Rinse and pat dry. - Make the Dip
In a small bowl, mix vegan mayonnaise with garlic powder and black pepper. Add chili flakes if you like it spicy. - Assemble the Tray
Place the carved pumpkin in the center of your tray or board. Fill with the dip. - Arrange the Vegetables
Neatly arrange the veggies around the pumpkin. Keep colors balanced and pieces bite-sized for easy dipping. - Add Spooky Touches (optional)
Make “spiders” with sliced black olives or decorate cheese rounds as edible eyes. Get creative! - Serve Immediately or Chill
Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 6–8
- Difficulty: Easy
Nutrition Facts (per serving, est. for 8 servings)
- Calories: 197
- Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Sodium: 196mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Vitamin C: 24mg
- Potassium: 234mg
Tips & Variations
- 🔪 Cut vegetables into dip-friendly pieces — think finger food size
- 💦 Blanch broccoli or carrots if preferred tender
- 🧄 Add flavor to your dip with mustard, herbs, or lemon juice
- 🥖 No pumpkin? Use a sourdough bread bowl carved like a cauldron
- 💀 Make it spooky with themed cookie cutters for bell peppers (pumpkins, ghosts, etc.)
Halloween Veggie Tray
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cut top off mini pumpkin, remove seeds, and dry inside.
- Mix mayo with pepper and garlic powder. Add chili flakes if desired.
- Fill pumpkin with dip. Place in center of serving board.
- Arrange veggies neatly around pumpkin.
- Add spooky olive spiders or cheese “eyeballs” if you like.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
Notes
– Cut veggies small for easy dipping
– Use cookie cutters to make festive veggie shapes
FAQs
Q: What board size should I use?
A: Use any size tray that fits your pumpkin and vegetables snugly. A smaller tray helps everything look full and colorful.
Q: Can I make it ahead of time?
A: Yes, prep the veggies and dip up to 24 hours ahead. Store covered in the fridge and assemble just before serving.
Q: What dip can I use instead of mayo?
A: Try hummus, ranch, yogurt-based dips, or guacamole for variety.
Q: Can I include fruit on a Halloween veggie tray?
A: Yes! Add orange slices, blackberries, or blueberries for Halloween color.
Q: How much should I make?
A: Plan for about 1 cup of veggies per guest.
Conclusion
This Halloween veggie tray is the ultimate blend of festive fun and fresh flavor. Whether you’re serving ghouls, goblins, or picky kids, this platter proves that healthy can be exciting! With a few simple ingredients and spooky flair, you’ll have the perfect centerpiece for your Halloween table.