Fresh Halloween Skeleton Veggie Tray
A fun and festive skeleton-shaped veggie tray perfect for Halloween parties, featuring fresh crunchy vegetables and a creamy garlic dill yogurt dip. Easy to assemble and a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Celery stalks, trimmed and washed (ribs for arms and legs)
- Large cucumber, sliced lengthwise (for the torso)
- Carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- Broccoli florets (for shoulders and joints)
- Cauliflower florets (to add texture around ribs)
- Large white cauliflower floret or jicama slice (for the skull)
- Cherry tomatoes or radishes (for eyes and nose)
- Black olives, sliced (for pupils and mouth details)
- Baby carrots or thin carrot strips (for teeth or ribs detail)
- Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (for creamy dip base)
- Garlic powder
- Dill, fresh or dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly. Trim celery stalks into ribs about 4-6 inches long. Slice cucumber lengthwise into 3-4 long strips. Peel and cut carrots into sticks about 3-4 inches long. Break broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- Create the skull by placing a large cauliflower floret or thick jicama slice at the top center of the platter. Add two cherry tomatoes or radish slices for eyes. Slice black olives thinly to create pupils and a small nose. Arrange baby carrot pieces or thin carrot strips to form a toothy grin beneath the nose.
- Form the torso by laying cucumber slices vertically below the skull to form the spine and chest. Layer broccoli and cauliflower florets on either side to create shoulders and ribs. Fill gaps with carrot sticks for color and rib effect.
- Assemble the arms and legs by positioning celery ribs on each side of the torso, bending or overlapping slightly to mimic joints. Use broccoli florets at elbows, wrists, knees, and ankles for detail.
- Add extra veggie sticks or florets to fill spaces and balance the tray visually. Place small bowls of garlic dill yogurt dip around or in the center of the tray for easy access.
- Cover the tray with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to keep veggies crisp. Remove from fridge about 10 minutes before serving to take the chill off.
Notes
Use fresh, firm veggies for best crunch. Soak celery ribs in ice water for 10 minutes if they are limp. Substitute jicama for cauliflower if out of season. For vegan or dairy-free, swap Greek yogurt dip with dairy-free yogurt or hummus. Prepare a few hours ahead and refrigerate covered. Remove from fridge 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/8 of
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 1.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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