This cute turkey veggie tray is perfect for Thanksgiving and fall! It’s quick to put together and always a crowd-pleaser.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I can’t wait. It’s one of my favorite holidays—though, honestly, I’ll take any excuse to cook and celebrate. I’ve been planning our menu and adding lots of tasty snacks and appetizers for everyone.
I love simple, playful appetizers like this turkey vegetable platter. I’m always trying to get my kids to eat more veggies, and sometimes dressing them up a bit is all it takes. It also makes a fun centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. While everyone waits for the big meal, this is a great snack to keep people happy.
A few tips for making a turkey vegetable platter:
– Add color: Use lots of colorful veggies—the more, the better (and healthier). For easiest assembly, cut vegetables so they lie flat, but don’t skip chunkier items like cauliflower and broccoli.
– Get the kids involved: It’s simple enough that even the youngest helpers can join in.
– Switch up the dip: Use whatever dip you like. A few favorites are hummus (I love cilantro-jalapeño), Greek yogurt veggie dip, or French onion dip.
– Customize it: Add your family’s favorite vegetables and adapt to your diet.
– Prep ahead: Most of it can be prepped ahead to save time on Turkey Day.
– Use an oval platter: An oval platter gives you plenty of room for the dip and veggies.
Optional: Want fruit instead? Use fresh fruit and serve with yogurt fruit dip or brownie-batter hummus.
Turkey Vegetable Tray
To assemble:
1. Use a large oval platter. Place your dip in a small to medium bowl at the bottom of the platter.
2. Arrange the vegetables around the bowl, lining up contrasting colors as you build the turkey.
To make the turkey face:
– Cut off the bottom of a bell pepper and place that piece on the dip to form the face.
– Stick on two candy eyes (use a little dip to help them stick).
– For the beak, cut a baby carrot in half and notch one end to shape it. Put a slice of red pepper under the beak for the wattle.
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