Harvest Turkey Veggie Tray
Create a festive centerpiece for your Thanksgiving gathering with this vibrant Harvest Turkey Veggie Tray! This playful arrangement of fresh vegetables is designed to resemble a turkey, adding a fun touch to your holiday spread. Perfect for guests of all ages, this tray is not only visually appealing but also offers a healthy snack option to balance out heavier holiday dishes. Feel free to mix and match with your favorite veggies, ensuring that every bite is as delightful as it is colorful. Will it look like a turkey? That's up for debate—but it will definitely be a hit at your table!
N/A
Servings
N/A
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Green peppers
2 (Sliced into thin strips)
Baby carrots
1 lb (Washed and left whole)
Celery
1 (16 ounce) bag (Cut into short strips)
Baby dill pickles
1 (32 ounce) jar (Whole or sliced as desired)
Green olives
1 (16 ounce) jar (Whole)
Black olives
1 (16 ounce) can (Whole or sliced)
Grape tomatoes
1 pint (Washed and left whole)
Vegetable dip
1 pint (Ready to serve)
Instructions
1
Start by placing the container of vegetable dip in the center-bottom of your serving tray, which will serve as the turkey's head.
2
Arrange the green pepper strips around the perimeter of the tray, creating a vibrant border that represents the turkey's feathers without covering the dip.
3
Layer the baby carrots on top of the green peppers, followed by the celery sticks, and finally the baby dill pickles, slightly overlapping each layer for a natural, feathery effect. Leave the dip area uncovered.
4
Position the grape tomatoes on one side of the dip to form part of the turkey's neck, and place a few tomatoes atop the dip as well.
5
Use the assorted olives to create the remaining shape of the turkey's neck, guiding the look along with the tomatoes.
6
To add facial features, place pimento pieces from the olives on the dip to resemble eyes, and use a slice of green olive as the turkey's beak for that charming touch.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Harvest Turkey Veggie Tray?
It is a festive, turkey-shaped arrangement of fresh vegetables and dip designed as a healthy centerpiece for Thanksgiving or holiday gatherings.
What vegetables are needed for this turkey veggie tray?
You will need green peppers, baby carrots, celery, baby dill pickles, grape tomatoes, and both green and black olives.
How do I create the turkey's head?
Place a container of vegetable dip in the center-bottom of your serving tray to serve as the turkey's head.
How do I arrange the turkey's feathers?
Arrange green pepper strips, baby carrots, celery sticks, and baby dill pickles in overlapping layers around the perimeter of the tray.
What makes the turkey's beak?
A slice of green olive is used to create the turkey's beak.
What can I use for the turkey's eyes?
Use pimento pieces from the olives and place them on the vegetable dip to resemble eyes.
How should the green peppers be prepared?
The two green peppers should be sliced into thin strips to form the outer border of the feathers.
How do I build the turkey's neck?
Position grape tomatoes and assorted olives on one side of the dip container to form the shape of the neck.
What is the first layer of the veggie tray?
The green pepper strips are placed first around the perimeter to create a vibrant border.
How many baby carrots are required?
The recipe calls for 1 pound of baby carrots, washed and left whole.
Where do the baby dill pickles go?
Layer the pickles on top of the celery sticks, slightly overlapping for a feathery effect.
How much celery is needed for this tray?
You will need one 16-ounce bag of celery cut into short strips.
What kind of dip is recommended?
One pint of ready-to-serve vegetable dip is recommended for the center of the tray.
Can I use different vegetables in this tray?
Yes, you can mix and match with your favorite vegetables to ensure every bite is delightful and colorful.
Is this a healthy holiday snack?
Yes, it is a healthy snack option intended to balance out heavier holiday dishes.
How many grape tomatoes should I use?
The recipe requires one pint of grape tomatoes, washed and left whole.
What type of olives are used?
The recipe uses a 16-ounce jar of green olives and a 16-ounce can of black olives.
How do I achieve a natural feathery look?
Slightly overlap each layer of vegetables (peppers, carrots, celery, and pickles) to create a natural, feathery effect.
Should the dip container be covered?
No, leave the dip area uncovered while layering the vegetables to keep the 'head' visible.
How many ingredients are in the Harvest Turkey Veggie Tray?
There are 8 main ingredients used to assemble this tray.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include thanksgiving, veggie tray, healthy snacks, vegetable arrangement, and festive appetizer.
Can the olives be sliced?
Yes, the black olives can be whole or sliced, and green olives are used for specific facial features.
Is the celery left whole?
No, the celery should be cut into short strips before being added to the tray.
How many green peppers are used?
The recipe uses two green peppers.
Can I use this for a party?
Yes, it is described as a party platter and a hit for guests of all ages.
Is this tray difficult to assemble?
No, it involves simple layering and positioning of fresh ingredients to create the turkey shape.
What is the serving size for this recipe?
The specific serving size is not listed, as it depends on the size of the tray and vegetables used.
Are the grape tomatoes cut?
No, the grape tomatoes should be washed and left whole.
Where do I put the extra tomatoes?
Some tomatoes form the neck, and a few can be placed atop the dip.
What is the purpose of the pimento pieces?
Pimento pieces taken from the olives are used to create the turkey's eyes on the dip.