How To Make An Easy Veggie Tray

This veggie tray is so easy anyone can make it! Here are simple steps, tips, and even pictures to help you put together a show-stopping vegetable platter.

**Other names for this is a veggie charcuterie board or veggie platter.

Veggie Tray FAQs

What should go on a veggie tray?

Veggie trays often include an assortment of 4-8 different kinds of vegetables and a dip.
Some common items include carrots, cucumbers, broccoli, celery, cherry tomatoes, snap peas, cauliflower, bell peppers, and olives.

Food to serve this with?

Veggie trays are a great appetizer to go alongside other appetizers at a party or be a compliment to meals such as lunch meat sandwiches, pizza, wings, and burgers.
Some other appetizers you could enjoy this with are a 7-layer dip, cheese platter, or bacon cream cheese dip.

What settings/events are good to bring a veggie tray to?

Veggie trays can be a great addition to just about any event! They are great for birthday parties, picnics, work events, potluck dinners, healthy afternoon snacks, and so much more!
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How far ahead can you cut vegetables for a veggie tray?

In order to maintain freshness, you want to cut your vegetables no earlier than 1-2 days before you plan to serve them. If you do this, make sure to store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Then can be arranged on the platter a few hours before being served. However, the sooner you can prepare them to when they will be consumed, the better.

What you will need:

Don’t worry, there are no fancy kitchen gadgets or appliances needed to make a veggie tray. You should have all of these things lying around your kitchen or be able to easily acquire them.

Sharp cutting knife
Cutting Board
Food Tray
Strainer/ Salad Spinner
Paper Towels
Your choice of veggies!

Tips for assembling a veggie tray

Place paper towels down before adding veggies to the tray – While this step isn’t necessary, it can make clean-up very simple. Plus, sometimes the veggies have additional moisture, and the paper towels can keep them from getting soggy.

Use a tray or board that has a curved edge – This can help prevent spilling and keep your beautifully assorted vegetables in their place.

Have a variety – You want to have a mix of different sizes, textures, and colors. Doing so will make the tray more visually appealing, but also more appetizing. Get something for everyone!

For cucumbers, lightly sprinkle with salt – Cucumbers have a high water content. Because of this, they can end up with extra moisture that you don’t want. To avoid this, slice your cucumber and then add a touch of salt to each slice. Let them sit for a minute or 2 and then press them with a paper towel to collect the water.

Make all the veggies finger-food size – Snacking is much easier when the foods are in individual, bite-sized portions.

How to make your own veggie tray:

In a few easy steps, you can have your very own, fresh vegetable tray to serve and share.

Purchase/Collect fresh produce – The fresher your items the better! We have a community garden that has been bursting with produce, so we were lucky to grab a few of these items from there. However, items from your local supermarket will work just as well.
Rinse and dry the produce – It’s a good rule of thumb to wash any of your produce before eating it. This can clean off any bugs, dirt, or germs. If you want a more thorough cleaning, try this method. Once you have cleaned your veggies, pat them dry with a paper towel or clean rag.
Cut the veggie into small pieces – You may not need to cut all your items. But for things like cucumber or celery, it is helpful to break them down into more manageable pieces.
Place a paper towel onto the tray – This will absorb extra moisture.
Assemble food on the tray to your liking – Since I had a veggie dip, I placed that in the center of the tray and then added all of my cut vegetables around it.
Refrigerate until you are ready to serve! – In order to keep your veggies fresh, place your completed veggie tray in the fridge until you are ready to bring it out. As a result, the vegetables will be crisp and delicious when eaten!

If you make your own veggie charcuterie board or veggie tray, share a picture in the comments!

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