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Ghost Veggie Platter

This dish features assorted fresh vegetables arranged into playful ghost shapes, often using cucumber slices, carrots, and marshmallows to create adorable specters. The final presentation combines crunchy, juicy, and soft textures with a charming, spooky appearance suitable for Halloween celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cucumber slices cut into thick rounds
  • 2 carrots carrots peeled and cut into small sticks or rounds
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows for ghosts' heads
  • 1/2 cup black olives or edible eye candies for ghost eyes
  • 1 cup additional vegetables such as bell pepper strips or cherry tomatoes for variety

Equipment

  • Serving platter
  • Small knife
  • Toothpicks or small skewers
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Black olives or edible eyes
  • Dip bowls

Method
 

  1. Arrange the cucumber slices on the platter to form the bodies of the ghosts, leaving space between each.
  2. Place mini marshmallows on top of each cucumber slice for the ghost heads, pressing gently so they stay put.
  3. Insert small pieces of carrot sticks into the sides of the cucumber slices to resemble arms or add extra vegetables around for variety and color.
  4. Use toothpicks or small skewers to secure the marshmallows if needed, and to attach tiny candies or olives as creepy eyes on each marshmallow.
  5. Add black olives or edible eyes onto the mini marshmallows to create spooky eyes, pressing lightly to secure if necessary.
  6. Fill small dip bowls with your favorite dips, such as hummus or ranch, and place them around the vegetable arrangement for dipping fun.
  7. Arrange additional vegetables like cherry tomatoes or strips of bell pepper around the platter to add color and variety to your spooky display.
  8. Ensure all ghosts are securely placed, and use extra toothpicks or small picks if any parts need reinforcement.
  9. Serve immediately or cover lightly with plastic wrap to keep everything fresh until ready to display at your party.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables and spooky accents like black licorice or mini cheese balls. For a more dramatic effect, use dark-colored dips or add edible glitter for extra Halloween flair.