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A colorful Thanksgiving veggie tray arranged in a turkey shape, featuring carrots, bell peppers, celery, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cranberry sauce.

What Makes Perfect Thanksgiving Veggie Tray? Try This

Create a beautiful and delicious Thanksgiving veggie tray that will impress your guests. This guide focuses on balancing color, texture, and freshness for a standout appetizer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Arranging Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey's Body
  • 2 large yellow bell peppers cut into slices
  • 5-6 large Persian cucumbers cut into slices
  • 5-6 large carrots peeled and cut into sticks
  • 1 bag or bunch fresh radishes cut into slices
  • 1 head fresh broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 cup ranch dip or your favorite dip
For the Turkey Face
  • 1 medium bell pepper for the face
  • 1 end of a carrot or baby carrot for the beak
  • 2 candy eyeballs for eyes
  • 1 medium carrot peeled, for the feet

Equipment

  • Serving tray
  • Dip bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Select the serving tray and dip bowl you plan to use.
  2. Prepare and cut your chosen vegetables.
  3. Fill the dip bowl with your dip and place it on the tray. Start arranging the vegetables from the outer edge of the tray, working towards the dip bowl. Layer and fan out the vegetables to create the shape of a turkey's body.
  4. Create the turkey face. Cut the end off a bell pepper and place it at the top center of the dip bowl. Attach the candy eyeballs using a bit of putty or peanut butter. Cut a slit in the round end of a carrot to make the beak and add it to the face. Cut feet shapes from the remaining carrot and place them in the dip bowl.
  5. Serve and enjoy your Thanksgiving veggie tray.

Notes

This veggie tray is designed to be visually appealing and fresh. You can prepare the vegetables and dips ahead of time and assemble the tray shortly before serving to maintain crispness.

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