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Ghost Veggie Platter

This Ghost Veggie Platter features an assortment of chopped raw vegetables arranged to resemble floating ghost figures. The vegetables are assembled with the help of creamy dips and crafted with simple cutouts to create playful, ghostly shapes that serve as a colorful, crunchy snack for Halloween parties. The final presentation is a fun, spooky display of fresh produce with a whimsical, spectral appearance.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween/Seasonal
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 stalks celery sticks for ghost bodies and arms
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets as base for ghost heads
  • 1 cup baby carrots for ghost bodies
  • 1 cup cucumber slices for ghost faces
  • 0.5 cup black olives for eyes and mouths
  • 1 cup hummus for attaching eyes and mouth details

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Serving platter
  • Small spoon for dipping

Method
 

  1. Start by washing and drying all the vegetables to ensure they are clean and ready for assembly.
  2. Slice celery sticks into 4-5 inch pieces; these will serve as the ghost's arms and bodies.
    2 stalks celery sticks
  3. Arrange cauliflower florets on the platter, positioning them as heads for the ghosts.
    2 stalks celery sticks
  4. Place baby carrots vertically next to cauliflower florets to act as ghost bodies or to add height and variety.
    2 stalks celery sticks
  5. Use hummus to attach small cucumber slices onto the cauliflower heads for ghost faces, pressing gently so they stay in place.
    2 stalks celery sticks
  6. Create eyes and mouths by placing small black olive slices onto the cucumber faces, using a tiny dab of hummus to secure if needed.
    2 stalks celery sticks
  7. Arrange the celery sticks around the cauliflower heads and carrots, positioning them as arms or flowing ghostly shapes.
    2 stalks celery sticks
  8. Add small details or touches with additional vegetables or olives if desired to enhance the ghostly expressions.
  9. Place the completed veggie ghost platter on your table and serve with extra hummus or dips for dipping.

Notes

For more fun, use different colored bell peppers or radishes to add extra ghostly features. Keep the vegetables chilled until ready to serve to maintain freshness.