Spooky-Sweet Halloween Ghost Veggie Platter

Halloween parties are the perfect excuse to embrace the whimsical chaos of the season. This spooky ghost veggie platter transforms ordinary vegetables into adorable, ghostly figures that kids and adults will adore. Plus, it’s an easy way to sneak health into your ghoul gang’s snack table while looking festive.

Crafting this platter feels like a mini magic trick — suddenly, veggies become friendly spirits. The best part? It works with whatever seasonal produce you have on hand, making it an adaptable and fun project. When the clock’s ticking down to the party, this is your no-stress, crowd-pleaser centerpiece.

Spooky Ghost Veggie Platter

This ghost veggie platter features an assortment of fresh vegetables transformed into adorable ghost shapes using cheese and olives. The vegetables serve as the canvas, while the cheese and olives create the ghostly faces, resulting in a fun, eye-catching display with a crunchy and creamy texture. It’s an easy, healthy snack centerpiece perfect for Halloween gatherings.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Party Snacks

Calories: 50

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 bunch celery stalks washed and trimmed
• 2 cups broccoli florets fresh, washed
• 2 cups carrot sticks peeled and cut into lengths
• 1 cup sliced cheese like cheddar or mozzarella, cut into small rectangles
• 20 pitted black olives black olives for ghost eyes and mouths

Equipment

• Knife
• Cutting board
• Serving platter

Method

 

1. Arrange the celery stalks, broccoli florets, and carrot sticks on a serving platter to resemble forest-like backgrounds for your ghosts, creating different heights and shapes.
2. Cut the cheese into small rectangular shapes, about the size of a ghost’s body, and place them on top of the vegetables to serve as the ghost figures.
3. Use black olives to create ghost eyes by slicing them in half and placing each half on the cheese pieces, or use whole olives for larger eyes.
4. Create ghost mouths by slicing some olives into small rings or chunks and positioning them beneath the eyes for a spooky expression.
5. Repeat the process across the platter, arranging cheese, olives, and vegetables to resemble a whimsical ghost scene.
6. Optional: Decorate the platter further with additional veggies or edible embellishments for extra spooky charm.

Notes

Feel free to use whatever seasonal vegetables you prefer. This dish is highly customizable for different colors and shapes.

As the party winds down, the ghostly veggies leave everyone smiling, and maybe even a few asking for the recipe. It’s a charming way to celebrate the season without fuss or frills, just fresh ingredients and a sprinkle of imagination. Plus, it’s the kind of dish that sparks a few giggles and plenty of compliments.

This platter isn’t just for Halloween — it’s a reminder that food can be playful and beautiful at the same time. Keep it simple, keep it fun, and let your creativity run wild with the ingredients. Happy haunting — and snacking!