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A vibrant Thanksgiving veggie tray with an assortment of fresh vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, cucumbers, radishes, and celery, served with two dips.

Thanksgiving Veggie Tray in 20 Minutes (Weeknight Win)

This recipe provides a quick and visually appealing Thanksgiving veggie tray, perfect for busy home cooks. It features a mix of raw and blanched vegetables with a selection of dips, designed to impress guests without requiring extensive preparation time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Appetizer, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Raw Crudites
  • 1 cup Broccoli florets
  • 1 cup Cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup Cucumber slices
  • 1 cup Radishes, halved or quartered
  • 1 cup Mini bell peppers, halved
  • 1 cup Celery sticks
  • 1 cup Carrot sticks
  • 1 cup Green onions
  • 1 cup Shishito peppers
  • 1 cup Endive leaves
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
Blanched Crudites (Optional)
  • 1 cup Asparagus spears
  • 1 cup Green beans
  • 1 cup Snap peas
Dips and Garnishes
  • 1 container Hummus Spicy preferred
  • 1 container Greek or Ranch dip Or any sour cream-based dip
  • 1 container Garlic cheese spread Boursin preferred
  • 1 bunch Fresh dill For garnish
  • 1 bunch Fresh parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Large platter or board
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Pot for blanching (optional)
  • Bowl for ice bath (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prepare your vegetables. Wash and chop all raw vegetables into bite-sized pieces suitable for dipping. If blanching vegetables like asparagus, green beans, or snap peas, bring a pot of water to a boil, cook the vegetables for 1-2 minutes until tender-crisp, then immediately plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain well.
  2. Arrange the vegetables on a large platter or board. Create an appealing display by grouping similar vegetables or arranging them in a pattern. Consider using small bowls for the dips.
  3. Place the dips in small bowls on the platter. Garnish the dips with fresh dill and parsley if desired.
  4. Add the fresh dill and parsley as a garnish over the vegetables or around the dips.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy with your guests.

Notes

For a turkey-shaped tray, arrange the vegetables to resemble a turkey's body and feathers. This appetizer can be prepared a few hours in advance; store vegetables and dips separately in the refrigerator and assemble just before serving.

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