Spooktacularly Cute Halloween Ghost Veggie Platter

Growing up, I was obsessed with the idea of turning healthy snacks into fun art. This Halloween Ghost Veggie Platter is a playful way to get kids (and adults) excited about crunching into carrots and cucumbers. The combination of bright color and spooky shapes adds magic to any festive table.

The best part? It’s surprisingly easy to assemble and customizable with your favorite veggies. Whether you’re hosting a spooky gathering or need a quick veggie fix, this platter brings a bit of ghostly charm to your spread. Plus, it offers a sneaky way to sneak more greens into your trick-or-treat sugar overload.

Halloween Ghost Veggie Platter

The Halloween Ghost Veggie Platter features assorted raw vegetables, primarily carrots and cucumbers, cut into spooky ghost shapes. The vegetables are shaped and arranged to resemble ghosts with facial features, creating a playful and colorful display with a crunchy texture.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 40

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 large carrots preferably organic or fresh carrots
• 2 large cucumbers English or regular cucumbers
• small optional black olives for eyes
• 1 small baby carrots

Equipment

• Sharp Paring Knife
• Cutting board
• Small Spoon or Toothpick

Method

 

1. Peel the carrots and cucumbers thoroughly to remove any skin or wax coating.
2. Using a sharp paring knife, cut the carrots into small, rounded ghost shapes with a slightly flattened bottom for stability.
3. Repeat the same process with the cucumbers, slicing them into similar ghost shapes that match the size of the carrot pieces.
4. Arrange the cut vegetables on a serving platter, positioning each ghost-shaped piece with space in between for decorations.
5. Use small pieces of black olives or slices of baby carrots to create eyes for each ghost, placing them near the top of each vegetable shape with a tiny spoon or toothpick.
6. Optionally, add additional facial features or mouths using small bits of vegetables or different-colored foods for extra character.
7. Serve immediately for maximum crunchiness and a playful, spooky presentation that delights kids and adults alike.

Notes

For easier shaping, slightly freeze the vegetables for 15-20 minutes before cutting. This firms them up and makes shaping easier.

Creating this spooky platter reminded me how little details make a difference—from the squeaky crunch of fresh carrots to the goofy ghost expressions. It’s these small things that transform an ordinary snack into a memorable moment. Happy haunting and snacking!