Print

Easy Skull & Bones Halloween Veggie Tray

halloween veggie tray - featured image
Print Recipe

A spooky and fun Halloween veggie tray shaped like a skeleton, featuring a carved bell pepper skull, cucumber bones, and a creamy dip. Perfect for parties and healthier snacking.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • 3–4 large cucumbers
  • 1 bunch of celery
  • 1 head of broccoli
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • 1 cup of baby carrots
  • 1 cup of ranch dressing
  • OR 1 cup of hummus
  • Optional: black food coloring

Instructions

  1. Prep the vegetables (10 minutes): Wash all veggies thoroughly. Pat dry with paper towels. Cut cucumbers into thick rounds (1/2-inch thick). Cut celery into 3-inch sticks. Break cauliflower and broccoli into medium florets. Halve cherry tomatoes if using. Set aside.
  2. Carve the skull (5 minutes): Cut off the top of the red bell pepper, remove seeds and membrane. Turn pepper upside down. Use a paring knife to carve two eye sockets, a nose hole, and a jagged mouth.
  3. Assemble the skull (2 minutes): Place carved bell pepper in center of serving platter. Arrange cauliflower florets around top and sides to look like a brain or skull cap.
  4. Create the bones (5 minutes): Arrange cucumber rounds in two columns below the skull for ribcage. Place celery sticks radiating outward like arms and legs. Add baby carrots at ends as fingers.
  5. Fill the graveyard (3 minutes): Scatter broccoli florets and cherry tomatoes around edges of tray. Leave space for dip bowl.
  6. Prepare the dip (2 minutes): Pour ranch dressing or hummus into small bowl. Add black food coloring if desired and stir. Place bowl on tray.
  7. Final touches (2 minutes): Adjust any veggies. Sprinkle extra cucumber rounds around skull. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.

Notes

Keep veggies cold for crunch. Carve bell pepper carefully using a sawing motion. Use a template if needed. Don’t overfill the tray. Pat veggies dry to help dip stick.

Nutrition

Keywords: Halloween, veggie tray, skull, bones, healthy snack, party appetizer, spooky

Find it online: https://dinadishes.com/easy-skull-and-bones-halloween-veggie-tray/