Veggie Tray Ideas

Veggie tray with assorted veggies and dip on a wood serving platter.

5 from 5 votes

These veggie tray ideas will take the boring vegetable platter to new heights with unique flavors, textures, and dips to tantalize your tastebuds!

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 41kcal

Author: Alison Corey

Equipment

Ingredients

Raw Vegetables

3 large carrots
2 bell peppers red, orange, yellow
4 stalks celery
1 English cucumber
1 cup radishes
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 cup jicama
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup sugar snap peas

Blanched Vegetables

1 bunch asparagus
1 yellow squash
1 zucchini
1 cup green beans

Dips

hummus
ranch dressing
chipotle dip
tzatziki

Instructions

Select Vegetables: Choose a combination of raw and blanched vegetables for your veggie tray. When considering which vegetables to use, choose a variety of textures and colors. I recommend choosing 3-5 raw vegetables and 2-3 blanched vegetables.
Choose Your Dipping Sauces: For a small veggie tray choose one dipping sauce, for a larger veggie tray. Choose 2-3 dipping sauces. Place them in small bowls, and arrange them in the cinter of the tray.
Prepare Raw Vegetables: Wash thoroughly and dry all the raw vegetables. Then cut them into slices.
Prepare Blanched Vegetables: Add the trimmed and cut vegetables to a large pot of boiling water. Allow them to boil for 1 minute. Then quickly transfer them to an ice bath. Allow them to cool in the ice bath for 3 minutes. Then drain and pat dry.
Place the vegetables on a large platter with the dipping sauce in the center: Place two dipping sauces on either side of the large platter to create balance. When arranging the vegetables, consider alternating colors and shapes around the platter. This creates visual interest in the vegetable tray.

Notes

Veggie Tray Ideas and Trips and Tricks

- Veggie trays require colorfulness, so arrange your vegetables in matching hues for a better visual effect.
- Prepare your tray half an hour before serving because freshness is key.
- Add one dipping sauce for small trays and 2-3 dips for large trays.
- Complement your veggie platter with some cheese and nuts.
- Choose a big attractive platter.
- Arrange your vegetables in colors and shapes.
- Put the dip sauces in the center of your tray.
- Add some edible garnishes, such as fresh herbs or edible flowers, in empty spaces or around the edges of the platter to add a pop of color and elegance.

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