There are so many creative and festive ways to put together Christmas vegetable trays. You know we love a cute veggie platter and we LOVE a delicious dip recipe too. With so many fun options available, I thought I would gather all the ideas together in one place. From vegetable Santa Claus to veggie Christmas trees - there are so many creative ways to play with your food this holiday season.
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People can be so creative! Who wouldn't want to bring along an amazing Christmas veggie platter to the family potluck dinner this year? From turkeys and Christmas trees to winter forests and Santa, there are all kinds of delicious ways to arrange a vegetable tray. Which show-stopper Christmas vegetable tray will you make this year?
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15+ Christmas Vegetable Trays
Modern Parents Messy Kids' veggie platter is filled with Joy and a whole lot of veggies.
I love the simplicity of our Christmas tree cheese platter!
Joy in the Common Place shares how to make this super cute vegetable snowman or snowlady.
Jeanne Benedict shares how to make this stunning vegetable Christmas tree. Remember to start eating the veggies from the top first!
It's all about the cauliflower for this hilarious Olaf veggie tray from Super Healthy Kids. Perfect for the kids' table this year.
Welcome guests with our kid-made Christmas wreath vegetable tray. This one is a real stunner.
Skip the veggies and go straight for the cheese and grapes with this Christmas platter from Kraft Canada. Totally gorgeous.
This one will be a big hit with the adults, I think. Cafe Delights shares how to make this caprese salad wreath with dipping dressing.
And, how awesome is our Santa veggie tray - love the stars in his beard and all the veggies used. Also includes a deliciously easy vegetable dip.
Love this festive turkey vegetable platter from Living Locurto. This might be the best way to eat turkey.
Our spinach dip filled puff pastry Christmas tree is sure to be a family favorite.
360 Family Nutrition shares a super simple candy cane veggie platter. Another great option for the kids to make and eat!
We had fun building this fun and festive Christmas tree vegetable platter and the 2 delicious dips too!
The kids are gonna love this one! This Santa veggie platter from Totally the Bomb is adorable. Who's going to eat Santa's nose?
Perhaps the most spectacular display from Green Giant - a vegetable lodge! What do you think? Better than gingerbread?
Frequently Asked Questions About Veggie Trays
The best vegetables for a festive veggie tray are ones that will stand up to being at room temperature and that are great for dipping. I prefer hard vegetables: celery, carrots, peppers, broccoli, and cauliflower. I also like some softer vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers. They don't discolor when left at room temperature, and people love them.
The type of tray you want to use will depend on the design you are making. If you are making one of our fun and creative designs, you will need a large tray to work on. I like to use a large cutting board. I only use this cutting board for vegetable and fruit trays to keep it clean and uncontaminated. I also like to use large baking sheets, if the design would benefit from sides to the tray. There are plenty of fun baking dishes available. Again, I only use these baking sheets for veggie platters.
The best way to store a veggie tray is to prep the veggies ahead of time and store them in air-tight containers. Keep the cut veggie separate from each other. You can prep them up to 24 hours before serving. If you make your design on the tray and then need to transport it, be sure to wrap it tightly with plastic wrap to keep your design in place. It is best to build intricate designs on-site.
The Best Trays for Creative Vegetable Trays
Here are a few of my fave trays to use for creative vegetable platters.
I love a large cutting board. A big design needs a big surface. Again, keep these cutting boards for veggie trays only. This way, you don't need to worry about cross-contamination.
I also like using baking sheets as the surface to build my designs. My Santa veggie tray was made on a pink baking sheet.
Of course, any large, decorative platter will work. You can buy new or find large platters at second-hand shops. It is best if they are flat and have sides for more intricate designs.
More Christmas Fun Food Ideas
And, a veggie platter wouldn't be complete without an awesome dip for the veggies
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