It’s easy to make a homemade vegetable tray with an assortment of colorful veggies and dips. Learn how to make a veggie tray that will be great to serve at your next gathering or party.

This veggie platter pairs well with other hand held appetizers like bacon wrapped water chestnuts, sausage balls, vegetable pinwheels, and turkey roll ups. You could even serve it alongside a cheese board or charcuterie board.

 

Vegetable trays are perfect for any occasion! Holidays, parties, potlucks, and more, a tray of beautiful, crunchy veggies and dips is always a hit.

Forget paying high prices for a pre-made, store-bought veggie tray. You can make your own in no time and you have the bonus of using your favorite fresh vegetables and dips.

Ingredients needed

The wonderful thing about making a veggie tray is that they are extremely customizable. Choose your favorite vegetables and dips to serve on the platter. For this crudite platter we are using raw vegetables including bell peppers, radishes, celery, baby carrots, cucumbers, broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and watermelon radishes. We also have two different dips.

How to make a veggie tray

Step one: Determine what vegetables you would like to use. Be sure to choose different colors and textures to add variety and interest. Prepare the vegetables by cleaning and cutting if necessary.

Step two: Choose the dips you will be serving. I recommend offering at least 2 different dips but feel free to serve as few or as many as you like.

Step three: Spoon the dips into a small bowl and place on a serving tray first. Next, arrange the vegetables around the bowls. I recommend choosing a variety of vegetables in different colors and textures to add interest to the tray.

Tips for a great platter

• Platter: Choose a platter according to how many guests you will be serving. Round, rectangle, or square platters all work well. Even a sheet pan or large cutting board will work.
• Make ahead: You can prepare the dips and cut the vegetables the day before serving. When you are ready, assemble on the platter.
• Serving: You can estimate about 1 cup of vegetables per person.
• Dips: Try using bottled dressings or simply combine sour cream and a seasoning packet of ranch for a simple ranch dip.

Veggie tray ideas

There are so many wonderful vegetables to choose from. Here are a few more ideas to add to your tray:

• Green vegetables – Green bell pepper, broccoli, sugar snap peas, celery, cucumbers, asparagus spears
• Red vegetables – Red peppers, mini peppers, cherry tomatoes, radishes, watermelon radishes
• Yellow and orange vegetables – Yellow bell peppers, yellow cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, or baby carrots
• Others – Cauliflower, jicama strips, olives
• Cheese and crackers – Feel free to add some cheese cubes and crackers to your tray.

Vegetable platter dip options

There are many different dips that pair well with vegetables including this simple veggie dip. A few of our favorite dips include:

• Ranch
• Avocado lime
• Blue cheese dip
• Spinach dip
• Bagel dip
• French onion dip

How to store

Transfer the dips into airtight containers or cover them with plastic wrap. Keep the in the refrigerator until serving. Place the vegetables in a separate airtight container or zip top bag and store in the refrigerator.

What are your favorite veggies? Let me know in the comments.

More easy appetizer recipes

• BLT dip recipe
• Slow cooker bourbon meatballs
• Stuffed mini peppers