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Cozy Halloween Pumpkin Veggie Tray | Easy & Fun Appetizer

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A festive and healthy Halloween appetizer shaped like a pumpkin, made with fresh vegetables and ranch dip. Perfect for parties and a crowd-pleaser that makes veggies fun.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 large orange bell peppers
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrot sticks
  • 1 large cucumber, sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup ranch dressing or favorite dip
  • Fresh parsley or dill (optional, for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all your vegetables thoroughly. Pat everything dry with paper towels.
  2. Cut off the tops of the orange bell peppers, remove seeds and membranes. Slice each pepper into rings about 1/2-inch thick.
  3. Arrange the pepper rings in a slightly overlapping circle on a large platter, leaving a small gap at the top for the stem.
  4. Take 3-4 broccoli florets and arrange them at the top of the pepper circle, pointing upward like a stem. Press them gently into the dip to hold them in place.
  5. Place a small bowl of ranch dip in the center of the pepper rings.
  6. Arrange carrot sticks, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes around the dip bowl, filling in the spaces between the pepper rings.
  7. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the vegetables. If using fresh herbs, scatter them around the edges.
  8. Stand back and look at the tray from a distance. Adjust the pepper rings if needed to perfect the pumpkin shape.
  9. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Notes

Choose firm, evenly colored orange bell peppers for best results. Cut pepper rings evenly for a uniform pumpkin shape. Don’t overcrowd the platter; leave space for the pumpkin shape to be visible. Use the dip bowl as an anchor to hold pepper rings in place. Prep all vegetables before assembling. Keep the tray cold until serving. Can be made dairy-free by using a dairy-free ranch or hummus.

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Keywords: Halloween, veggie tray, pumpkin, appetizer, healthy, party, fall, vegetables, ranch dip

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