How To Make A Vegetable Tray
This guide on how to make a vegetable tray is great for parties and holiday celebrations! Use fresh, colorful veggies and flavorful dips to create a crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- Rainbow carrots
- Zucchini
- Summer squash
- Snap peas
- Bell peppers
- Green onions
- Heirloom cherry tomatoes
- Broccoli florets
- Radishes
- English cucumbers
- Dips: Homemade ranch dressing, hummus, or dips of choice.
Instructions
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Make or buy all your dips the day before. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
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Prep all your vegetables the day before your party. Wash and dry, then cut large veggies into small pieces. Store in air-tight container or arrange platter.
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Arrange platter. If arranging the day before, cover tightly with plastic wrap and store in the fridge. Can also arrange on a platter and cover well.
Recipe Notes
- Tips and tricks: Be sure to read the entire post for tips to make this an awesome veggie tray.
- Vegetable substitutions: This recipe is written for the vegetables I used, but feel free to change out any veggie for something else.
- How much to make: Think about 5 pieces of vegetables per person (so 50-60 pieces for 10-12 guests). Have about 3 tablespoons of dip per person (so about 1 3/4 - 2 cups for 10-12 guests). For non-vegetable items like naan or pretzels, have about 2 per person (so 20-24 pieces for 10-12 guests).
- Make ahead: Make vegetable trays up to a day before. Leave any non-vegetable items off the tray (such as naan, pretzels, etc.), then wrap the tray tightly in plastic wrap and store in the fridge. Add the remaining items before serving.
- Leftover veggies: Use leftovers in stir fry, omelets, casseroles, or soup.
Nutrition Facts
How To Make A Vegetable Tray
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 38mg2%
Potassium 567mg16%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 6486IU130%
Vitamin C 81mg98%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate.