Description
A comprehensive guide to creating a delicious and visually appealing veggie tray for your Thanksgiving celebration, including ingredient suggestions, preparation tips, and serving temperatures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- For the dip: 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables as indicated.
- Arrange the prepared vegetables on a large platter or tray, grouping similar items together for visual appeal.
- In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Place the dip in a small bowl in the center of the veggie tray.
- Garnish the tray with fresh parsley.
- Chill the veggie tray for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a festive touch, consider adding a small bowl of cranberry sauce or a festive-shaped cheese cut-out.
- You can customize the vegetables based on your preferences and what’s in season.
- Ensure all vegetables are crisp and fresh for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of tray
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, veggie tray, vegetable platter, appetizer, healthy, party food, holiday recipes, easy recipe, no-cook