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This Halloween veggie tray is the wholesome platter your spooky party needs! A colorful mix of veggies that’s fun to share as an appetizer, side, or snack.
When it comes to parties, veggies aren’t the first thing people imagine.
But trust me, both kids and adults will want some when they spot this healthy feast at your Halloween party.
With a tasty mayo dip served in a pumpkin bowl, it’s a must-have addition to any fall celebration!
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Halloween usually screams candy, but savory treats deserve a spot on the table as well! Move the candy bowl aside and make room for our Halloween deviled eggs and pizza.
Why You’ll Love This Halloween Veggie Tray Recipe
- This Halloween veggie tray is both healthy and vegan-friendly.
- This vegetable platter is flexible, perfect for customizing with your favorite spooky snacks!
- This Halloween appetizer tray comes together without any cooking!
Ingredients
Vegan mayonnaise – This healthy Halloween veggie platter uses vegan mayo, but feel free to use whichever mayo you prefer.
Black pepper and garlic powder – To season the mayo dip. You can also add chili flakes for a little heat.
Yellow cherry tomatoes – You can also use grape tomatoes in this spooky veggie tray.
Red bell pepper and green bell pepper – Bell peppers offer a satisfying crunch! They also add a pop of color to the Halloween vegetable tray.
Celery – Crunchy and perfect for scooping dips, celery is a classic favorite in veggie party platters. But if you’re not a fan, use peeled baby carrots instead! No cooking needed, but you can simmer them for a more tender bite.
Broccoli – You can serve them raw, depending on how tender the broccoli florets are. You can also quickly blanch them in boiling salted water, shock them in ice water, and spin them dry in a salad spinner.
Mini pumpkin – Our dip bowl for this fall veggie tray.
Ingredient Substitutions For Healthy Halloween Vegetable Tray
Hummus
For a heartier appetizer, enjoy the healthy snacks in this Halloween veggie tray with hummus!
Sourdough
Can’t find a pumpkin? Serve the mayo dip in a bread bowl instead! Get creative and carve the sourdough to look like a cauldron or Jack-O-Lantern.
Cauliflower
Instead of a pumpkin bowl as the veggie platter’s centerpiece, you can arrange blanched cauliflower florets into a skull.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Cut the Vegetables Into Dippable Pieces
Cut your vegetables into bite-sized pieces so they are sturdy enough for dipping but small enough to enjoy as a snack or appetizer.
Blanching is Up to You
For this Halloween veggie tray, we like to leave the vegetables raw for a nice crunch with the mayo. However, you can give them a quick blanch for a more tender bite.
Add Spooky Garnishes
Top this spooky veggie tray’s mayo dip with spiders made from black olives! You can also slice a mozzarella stick and top the cheese rounds with black olive slices to create eyes.
Halloween Veggie Platter Recipe FAQs
What size board do I need for this Halloween vegetable tray?
You can use any board or platter for this Halloween veggie tray. Just make sure it fits the pumpkin bowl and vegetables. Avoid a board that’s too big, as the platter looks better without gaps!
How many vegetables do I need for a Halloween veggie tray?
While it depends on the fresh veggies you’ll serve, plan for roughly 1 cup of veggies per guest.
What kind of dip goes with a Halloween vegetable tray?
Don’t limit yourself to mayo dips! The crunchy, vibrant veggies will also be perfect with tzatziki, ranch dressing, and even guacamole. Can’t decide what dip to serve? Try our Halloween taco dip!
How many days in advance can you make a fall veggie tray?
You can get a head start on this easy Halloween food tray a day before. Avoid assembling too early so the veggies stay crisp. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Can you make this Halloween party tray with fruits?
Of course! I’ll stick to orange, purple, and black fruits to fit the Halloween theme. Think orange segments, blueberries, and blackberries served with a simple cream cheese dip!
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Halloween Veggie Tray
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- Pinch black pepper
- Pinch garlic powder
- 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 cup green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 cup celery sticks
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 mini pumpkin
Instructions
- Cut off the top of the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds to hollow it.
- Mix the vegan mayo with black pepper and garlic powder to make the dip.
- Fill the pumpkin with the mayo dip.
- Place the pumpkin dip bowl in the center of the serving platter and arrange the vegetables around it.
- Fill the remaining gaps with veggies, and your Halloween veggie tray is ready to serve.
Notes
- Cut your vegetables into bite-sized pieces so they are sturdy enough for dipping but small enough to enjoy as a snack or appetizer.
- For this Halloween veggie tray, we like to leave the vegetables raw for a nice crunch with the mayo. However, you can give them a quick blanch for a more tender bite.
- Top this spooky veggie tray’s mayo dip with spiders made from black olives! You can also slice a mozzarella stick and top the cheese rounds with black olive slices to create eyes.
Nutrition
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