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Halloween Ghost Veggie Platter

The Halloween Ghost Veggie Platter features fresh vegetables arranged to resemble playful ghost figures, often made with cauliflower, bell peppers, and olives. The setup creates an eye-catching, crunchy display with a mix of colorful, crisp veggies and decorative edible details, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into small florets
  • 2 each yellow bell peppers for ghost costumes and decorations
  • 1 cup sliced black olives for eyes and mouths
  • 1 cup baby carrots for pumpkin accents or additional decoration
  • 1 cup cucumber sticks for stems or accents
  • to taste salt

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Arrange small cauliflower florets on the serving platter to resemble ghost shapes, with some larger pieces for the bodies and smaller for floating heads.
  2. Cut the yellow bell peppers into small rectangles or irregular shapes to serve as ghost costumes or decorative hats atop the cauliflower ghosts.
  3. Use sliced black olives to add eyes and mouth details to the cauliflower ghosts, pressing them gently into the veggie surface.
  4. Arrange baby carrots and cucumber sticks around the cauliflower ghosts to add color and balance, creating fun accents and stems.
  5. If desired, add additional decorations like small slices of bell peppers or extra olives for variety and festive flair.
  6. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the veggies to enhance flavor, if desired, and serve immediately for a fresh and crunchy display.