Skull Veggie Tray with Ranch Dip
A whimsical and festive veggie tray shaped like a skull, perfect for Halloween gatherings, served with a creamy homemade ranch dip.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cauliflower florets
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber slices
- Sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, orange)
- Radishes
- Green onions
- Buttermilk
- Mayonnaise
- Dried dill
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prep your vegetables: Wash them thoroughly and arrange cauliflower florets in a skull shape on a platter.
- Place cherry tomatoes for the eyes and a triangular piece of bell pepper or cucumber for the nose.
- Align cucumber slices in a grinning pattern for teeth, adding radish dimples for charm.
- Surround the skull with sliced bell peppers and radishes for color.
- Combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the dip.
- Serve the ranch dip in a small bowl at the base of the veggie tray.
Notes
Consider adding a festive twist by serving the ranch dip in a hollowed-out mini pumpkin for added flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: veggie tray, Halloween snacks, ranch dip, party food, healthy snacks