This Cross Vegetable Tray is going to be your favorite Easter vegetable side dish to make every year from now on! Not only is it a nice savory side dish to break up the array of sweets for the holiday, but it’s a way to showcase the real reason behind the holiday and puts the focus on Jesus.
The great thing about this Cross Vegetable Tray is that it’s easily made last minute, and it’s a really affordable Easter vegetable side dish, in my opinion. Kids love it too, and it even makes a pretty centerpiece to your Easter meal spread!
Cross Vegetable Tray | Easter Vegetable Side Dish
There are a lot of different ways that you could make this Cross Vegetable Tray. If you don’t like, or won’t eat the vegetables I used to make mine, I will show you some variations you can use to switch it up. I used the yellow bell peppers because I thought it made it look like sunshine radiating behind the cross. I used the cucumber because it’s easy to shape and people love it. I used the cauliflower because not only is it a favorite in our house, but they look like clouds surrounding the cross.
ALTERNATIVES FOR THE YELLOW BELL PEPPER:
- Celery
- Green Bell Pepper
- Red Bell Pepper
- Carrots
ALTERNATIVES FOR THE CUCUMBER:
- Broccoli
- Pickles
- Carrots
- Celery
ALTERNATIVES FOR THE CAULIFLOWER:
- Broccoli
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Mushrooms
- Olives
HOW TO MAKE A CROSS VEGETABLE TRAY
Slice up two cucumber and arrange them in the shape of a cross on a 9×13 tray. Slice two yellow bell peppers into long slices, and arrange them on the top of the tray to look like rays of light shining from behind the cross. Then chop up one head of cauliflower into bite size florets and arrange to fill the space at the bottom of the tray.
Cover the Cross Vegetable Tray and keep chilled until you’re ready to serve.
NEED SOME MORE EASTER VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES? TRY SOME OF THESE!
Easter Vegetable Side Dishes
Need some Easter vegetable side dishes? Check out this list for some great recipes and inspiration to make your holiday meal delicious!
Traditional Mashed Potatoes
These traditional mashed potatoes are a staple for every holiday at our house! They’re creamy and delicious!
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes | Air Fryer Recipe
These Rosemary Roasted Potatoes are crispy and perfect as a side dish!
Backyard Bacon Wrapped Corn to Jumpstart Your Summer Grilling Season
Corn on the cob can only get better with bacon, right? We love grilling on Easter!
Easy Corn Casserole Recipe
Corn casserole is an easy dump and bake recipe that makes an awesome Easter vegetable side dish!
Green Bean Casserole | With A Secret Ingredient!
My green bean casserole with a secret ingredients is one of my favorite holiday side dishes!
Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but they’re one of our favorites!!
Jalapeño Coleslaw
Spice up this traditional dish with some jalapeno to make your side dish stand out!
