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Turkey Veggie Tray for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is all about gathering with family and friends, sharing delicious food, and creating joyful memories. One fun and healthy addition to your Thanksgiving feast is a colorful Turkey Veggie Tray. Not only does it add a festive touch to your dining table, but it also encourages everyone to munch away on some fresh vegetables while enjoying the holiday spirit!

Why Make This Recipe

Creating a Turkey Veggie Tray is a great way to brighten up your Thanksgiving meal. It’s visually appealing, healthy, and easy to make. A veggie tray is perfect for guests who might want something light among all the rich Thanksgiving dishes. Plus, it becomes a fun centerpiece that kids and adults alike will love. With bright colors and a friendly turkey face, this tray makes healthy eating festive and fun!

How to Make Turkey Veggie Tray

Ingredients:

Rainbow carrots (peeled and halved lengthwise)
Mini sweet peppers (halved lengthwise, plus a waddle cut-out)
Snap peas (halved crosswise)
Purple cauliflower (cut into florets)
Radishes (thinly sliced)
Veggie dip (such as Heluva Good! French Onion Dip or hummus)
Cheddar cheese beak cut-out
Savory thin crackers or crackers of your choice (optional)
Edible eyes

Directions:

Start by working from the top of a large serving board.
Fan the rainbow carrots around the outer edge, alternating the colors for a vibrant look.
Add a layer of mini sweet peppers and snap peas, overlapping the carrots as you go.
Next, place a layer of purple cauliflower florets unto the board.
Follow with another row of mini sweet peppers to maintain the colorful design.
Place a small bowl of your chosen dip in the center of the board in front of the peppers.
Insert a row of snap peas into the back of the dip, creating the turkey’s body.
Add a row of alternating mini sweet peppers in front of the dip.
Use edible eyes, a cheddar cheese beak, and the pepper waddle on top of the dip to create the turkey’s face.
Finally, place the thinly sliced radishes on the sides under the veggie feathers and fill in the space in front of the bowl with chips. Add pretzel legs in front to finish the turkey look.

How to Serve Turkey Veggie Tray

Serve the Turkey Veggie Tray as a fun appetizer or side dish during your Thanksgiving meal. Place it in the center of your table for everyone to admire and enjoy. Make sure guests have forks or toothpicks handy for easy snacking, and let them dig in!

How to Store Turkey Veggie Tray

If you have leftovers, store the veggies and dip in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator. Vegetables are best eaten within 2-3 days for the best taste and freshness. You can also prepare the components in advance to save time on Thanksgiving day.

Tips to Make Turkey Veggie Tray

Choose fresh vegetables with bright colors to make the tray more appealing.
Cut the veggies into fun shapes for added creativity.
If you need to save time, you can buy pre-cut vegetables from the store.
Get the kids involved in decorating the turkey face; it can be a fun family activity!

Variation

Feel free to mix and match with other veggies like cherry tomatoes, celery sticks, or broccoli. You can also use ranch dressing or guacamole instead of the dip to suit your taste.

FAQs

1. How long can I prepare the veggie tray in advance?
You can prepare the tray a few hours in advance, but it’s best to keep the dip separate until serving time to keep everything fresh.

2. Can I use different kinds of cheese for the turkey’s face?
Yes! You can use cream cheese, mozzarella, or any of your favorite cheeses for the turkey’s beak.

3. What can I serve with the veggie tray?
You can serve it with various dips like ranch dressing, tzatziki, or spicy hummus for additional flavor.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving celebration with this fun and healthy Turkey Veggie Tray that everyone will love!