Ghost Veggie Platter
This colorful veggie platter features an assortment of fresh, crunchy vegetables arranged in a spooky, ghostly theme perfect for Halloween or playful gatherings. The dish combines sliced carrots, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, cauliflower, and cheese to create whimsical ghost shapes with adorable olive eyes, resulting in a cheerful, eye-catching snack with crisp textures and vibrant colors.
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Small cookie cutter or piping tip
- Large platter or tray
- Toothpicks or small skewers
Ingredients
- 2 cups carrot sticks sliced into 4-5 inch sticks
- 2 cups cucumber sticks sliced into 4-5 inch sticks
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes for tiny ghost heads
- 3 cups cauliflower florets white and sturdy
- 1 cup sliced black olives pitted, for eyes
- 8 pieces string cheese or mozzarella sticks cut into 1-inch rounds
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly and set out your tools for easy access.
- Slice the carrots and cucumbers into long sticks about 4 to 5 inches in length, creating a uniform, crisp shape.
- Cut the string cheese into 1-inch thick rounds, then halve or quarter each piece to form small ghost bodies with a soft, creamy texture.
- Arrange the cauliflower florets and cherry tomatoes around the edges of your platter to add vibrant color and visual balance.
- Use a small cookie cutter or piping tip to punch tiny ghost faces into the cheese pieces, creating fun, spooky expressions.
- Place the cheese ghosts onto the platter, spacing them out to look like floating spirits, and press sliced olives into their faces as eyes for a spooky effect.
- If needed, insert toothpicks or small skewers into the cheese to help secure the eyes and keep everything in place.
- Fill in gaps with remaining vegetables, arranging them for visual balance and colorful contrast.
- Chill the platter for 10 to 15 minutes to help everything set and stay neat when served.
- Serve the spooky veggie platter with optional dips like hummus or ranch on the side for added fun and flavor.
Notes
This veggie platter is highly flexible—swap in your favorite seasonal veggies or cheeses. For extra fun, use different colored olives or add small cheese shapes for more variety.