Pumpkin Patch Veggie Charcuterie Board
This Pumpkin Patch Veggie Charcuterie Board is a colorful and festive way to serve healthy snacks at fall gatherings. Shaped like pumpkins using bright veggies and paired with creamy dips, this easy-to-make board is perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any autumn celebration. No cooking required—just creative assembly and lots of crunch!
Equipment
- Large wooden board or platter (at least 16 x 12 inches)
- Paring knife
- Vegetable peeler
- Mini cookie cutters (pumpkin or leaf shaped)
- Tongs or toothpicks
- 2 Small cheese knives
- 3 Serving spoons/forks
- 10 Napkins
- Plates (enough for guests)
- Clean, damp kitchen towel
Ingredients
Vegetables:
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 cup cucumber rounds
- ½ cup broccoli florets
- ½ cup cauliflower florets
Crunchy Extras:
- ½ cup mini pretzels
- ¼ cup roasted pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup pita chips
Dips:
- ½ cup hummus
- ½ cup ranch dip
- ½ cup cream cheese dip
Garnish (optional):
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
- Wash and dry all vegetables to keep them crisp and fresh.
- Slice bell peppers, carrots, and cucumbers into sticks or rounds. Leave baby carrots whole.
- Lay down parchment paper over the serving board for easier cleanup.
- Place a small bowl of dip (ranch or hummus) in the center of the board.
- Arrange orange vegetables (carrots, bell peppers) in circular pumpkin-like shapes.
- Use cucumber rounds or celery sticks as “pumpkin stems” and accents.
- Place broccoli florets, snap peas, and cauliflower around the pumpkins to resemble a garden patch.
- Add crunchy extras like pretzels, pumpkin seeds, and pita chips in clusters.
- Fill in gaps with additional veggies or dip bowls.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for a pop of green.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until guests arrive.