Skull Veggie Platter
Get ready to impress your guests this Halloween with a frightfully fun and healthy snack! This Skull Veggie Platter is the perfect centerpiece for any Halloween party, and it's surprisingly easy to create. We're talking fresh, colorful veggies artfully arranged into the shape of a skull – a spooky and delicious way to get those veggies in! This family-friendly platter is a great way to encourage everyone to enjoy healthy Halloween themed food.
Equipment
- Large round platter or cutting board
- Knife
- Bowl for dip
Ingredients
Base
- 1 large round platter or cutting board
Skull Outline
- 2 cups cauliflower florets for skull outline and optionally teeth
Eye Sockets & Nose
- 1/2 cup black olives, halved for eyes and nose
Teeth
- 6-8 sticks white cheese sticks cut into small rectangles; can substitute cauliflower florets
Brain Cavity
- 1 cup purple cabbage, roughly chopped
Optional Color Fillers
- carrot sticks
- cucumber slices
- broccoli florets
- bell pepper strips (red, yellow, orange)
- cherry tomatoes
Dip
- 1 bowl favorite dip (ranch, hummus, guacamole, or spinach dip)
Instructions
- Choose a large round platter or cutting board as your base. This will be the foundation for your Skull Veggie Platter.
- Arrange cauliflower florets around the perimeter of the platter, forming the basic shape of a skull. Leave spaces for the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Use halved black olives to create the eye sockets and nose. Press them gently into the cauliflower outline to secure them.
- Cut white cheese sticks into small rectangles and arrange them in a row to form the teeth. Alternatively, use small cauliflower florets for the teeth.
- Add roughly chopped purple cabbage to the inside of the skull outline to represent the brain cavity.
- Use carrot sticks, cucumber slices, broccoli florets, bell pepper strips, and cherry tomatoes to fill in the remaining spaces on the platter. Arrange them in a visually appealing way, creating a colorful and vibrant display.
- Place your favorite dip in a bowl and position it near the platter for easy dipping.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your spooky and delicious Halloween Food Recipes!
Notes
For vegan platter, use dairy-free cheese sticks and a plant-based dip. Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies and dips. Prep veggies a day ahead and store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.