Snowman Veggie Tray
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Looking to add more of a variety to your holiday spread this year? Load up on the healthy stuff by making this adorable Snowman Veggie Tray!
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![Cauliflower, black olives, and red bell peppers served on a wooden tray to look like a snowman, surrounded by crackers and ranch sauce.](https://aileencooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/snowman-veggie-tray-06-683x1024.jpg)
With the holidays just around the corner, I am thinking long and hard of what I’ll be serving to my holiday guests. Of course, it’s always tons of fun to come up with thematic desserts, but I am a firm believer in balance! This is where my Snowman Veggie Tray comes to play.
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![A Snowman Veggie Tray served on a wooden platter with red and green placemats in the background](https://aileencooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/snowman-veggie-tray-01.jpg)
How Long Does It Take to Put Together This Veggie Platter?
Great news! Putting together this delicious holiday vegetable tray only takes a few minutes.
There’s no cooking nor baking involved: just use your imagination and let your creativity be your guide! Of course, our instructions down below are very detailed, giving you all the tips that you need!
![Aerial view of cauliflower in the shape of a snowman, with black olives, a carrot and red pepper. The veggies sit on a wooden platter on a red and green placemat](https://aileencooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/snowman-veggie-tray-03.jpg)
How Do I Store Leftover Veggies from my Vegetable Tray?
Place any leftover vegetables in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to five days. Be sure to store the dressing in a completely separate container from the vegetables.
Using a Food-Grade Serving Tray
When it comes to making vegetable platters and charcuterie boards, always use a tray that is food-grade level. Be sure that it’s washed and dried before setting up your Snowman Veggie Tray.
![Cauliflower, black olives, and red bell peppers served on a wooden tray to look like a snowman, surrounded by crackers and ranch sauce, sitting on a marble countertop with some holiday décor.](https://aileencooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/snowman-veggie-tray-07.jpg)
Can I Substitute Any Ingredients for my Snowman Veggie Tray?
Yes! The sky’s the limit with what you can add onto this tray to make it your own. I recommend sticking with the veggies as highlighted in the recipe, this way you can have it looking like a snowman as much as possible. However, feel free to add additional elements that surround the snowman like:
- Your favorite crackers
- Pretzels
- Cheese
- Nuts
![A Snowman Veggie Tray served on a wooden platter with red and green placemats in the background](https://aileencooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/snowman-veggie-tray-01-320x320.jpg)
Snowman Veggie Tray
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 6-ounce can black olives, sliced in half
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium carrot
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 package crackers
Instructions
- Break apart the cauliflower florets and create a snowman head.
- Trim and peel the carrot to resemble a snowman nose and arrange on the snowman face.
- Place two black olives on the cauliflower to create eyes and then use 4 to create a mouth.
- Use the remaining olives to create a black hat.
- Create a ribbon for the hat and scarf using the sliced red bell peppers.
- Arrange the crackers around the outside of the snowman with a small cup of the ranch dressing off to one side of the cracker round.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
![Looking to add more of a variety to your holiday spread this year? Load up on the healthy stuff by making this adorable Snowman Veggie Tray!](https://aileencooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/snowman-veggie-tray.jpg)