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A colorful Thanksgiving Veggie Tray for Busy Weeknights featuring broccoli, carrots, celery, cucumbers, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and dip.

Thanksgiving Veggie Tray for Busy Weeknights (Meal-Prep Friendly)

This recipe offers a simple and healthy way to prepare a vibrant veggie tray, perfect for busy weeknights and holiday gatherings. It includes a homemade ranch dressing and tips for meal prepping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 medium carrots cut into sticks (about 1 cup baby carrots)
  • ½ head broccoli cut into florets (about 1 cup)
  • 3 stalks celery cut into sticks
  • 1 medium cucumber cut into slices
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup ranch dressing or your favorite dip
  • 3 sprigs parsley for garnish
Homemade Ranch Dressing
  • ¾ cup high-quality mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 bunch chives approximately ¾ ounce
  • 1 bunch parsley approximately ¾ ounce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Equipment

  • Serving platter
  • small bowl
  • Immersion blender or food processor

Method
 

  1. Rinse and pat dry all the vegetables. Cut the carrots, broccoli, celery, and cucumber into easy-to-grab sticks, slices, or florets.
  2. Combine the ranch dressing ingredients in a bowl. Use an immersion blender or food processor to blend until smooth. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Pour the ranch dressing into a small bowl and place it in the center of a serving platter. Arrange the prepared vegetables around the dip.
  4. Serve immediately. For meal prep, wrap the platter tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

This veggie tray is designed for convenience and can be prepared ahead of time. The homemade ranch dressing adds a fresh flavor, but feel free to use your favorite store-bought dip.

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