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A colorful vegetable platter arranged in the shape of a turkey for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Veggie Tray

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup cucumber , sliced
  • 1 cup ranch dressing or hummus
  • 2 black peppercorn s
  • 1 small slice of cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
  2. Slice the bell peppers into long thin strips.
  3. Place a small bowl of dip at the bottom center of a large circular platter to serve as the base for the turkey body.
  4. Arrange the bell pepper strips in an outward fan shape starting from the bowl to create the first layer of feathers.
  5. Create concentric semi-circle layers using the broccoli, carrots, and cucumbers to fill out the plumage.
  6. Position a small pear or a vertical slice of bell pepper on the dip to serve as the turkey head.
  7. Attach the peppercorns as eyes and a small triangle of cheese as the beak using a tiny amount of dip as adhesive.
  8. Fill any remaining gaps with cherry tomatoes and serve immediately or chill until service.