Easter Veggie Tray
Bring a touch of whimsy to your holiday table with this egg-shaped Easter Veggie Tray.
Servings: 8
Calories: 333kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- oval serving platter
Ingredients
Choose two to three of the following
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 2 carrots cut into sticks or slices, baby carrots can also be used
- 2 English cucumber cut into sticks or slices
- 2 zucchini cut into sticks or slices
- 2 ribs celery cut into sticks
- 2 bell pepper (any color) cored, seeded, and sliced
- 1 head cauliflower or broccoli, cut into florets
- 5 radishes or turnips, trimmed and/or sliced
- 8 oz sugar snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
- 8 oz green beans trimmed and steamed
- 6 baby potatoes trimmed and steamed
Optional dip
- 1 cup Ranch dressing or other dip
Instructions
- Wash the veggies in vinegar-water solution.1 pint grape tomatoes, 2 carrots, 2 English cucumber, 2 zucchini, 2 ribs celery, 2 bell pepper (any color), 1 head cauliflower, 5 radishes, 8 oz sugar snap peas, 8 oz green beans, 6 baby potatoes
- Prep veggies as described above.
- Arrange on the oval tray, alternating textures and colors in stripes to resemble a traditionally decorated Easter egg. Wrap and chill until serving time. Serve with a favorite dip.1 cup Ranch dressing or other dip
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate and will vary based on vegetables and dips chosen.
To keep it fresh: Once you’ve assembled your veggie tray, wrap it well with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge until ready to serve, up to 2 or 3 days in advance. If your party or buffet will last longer than two hours, set the platter into a roasting pan filled with ice to keep the vegetables cool.
A prepared vegetable platter is good in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, covered.
Variations: There are many different ways you can set up your veggie trays. Consider these variations:
- Easter Fruit Tray - Do the same type of tray but with spring fruit! Serve with Easter Oreo Cookies and Easter Basket Pretzels.
- Easter Charcuterie Board - In addition to veggies, include pickles, olives, Ritz crackers, and sliced cold cuts.
- Easter Bunny Veggie Tray - Instead of an Easter Egg, lay your veggies out in the shape of a bunny. You can buy a bunny tray or simply lay the veggies out in a rabbit shape, with lighter-colored veggies and crackers for the body, red bell peppers for the inside of the ears, and a cherry tomato nose.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 10320IU | Vitamin C: 10.5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.9mg