Green Snacks with Cucumber Avocado (Print)

A colorful board of crisp green vegetables complemented by a creamy avocado dip, perfect for easy, fresh snacking.

# Components:

→ Fresh Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber, sliced into rounds
02 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
03 - 1 cup broccoli florets
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 cup celery sticks
06 - 1 cup green grapes, optional

→ Avocado Ranch Dip

07 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
08 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
09 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
13 - 1 garlic clove, minced
14 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
15 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
16 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
18 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk or water

# Directions:

01 - Wash and thoroughly dry all produce. Slice cucumber and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Cut celery into uniform sticks. Trim snap peas and cut broccoli into florets. Arrange all vegetables and grapes on a large platter or serving board.
02 - Add avocado, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, chives, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth and creamy.
03 - Gradually add milk or water, one tablespoon at a time, blending until the dip reaches desired creaminess. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
04 - Transfer the avocado ranch dip to a small serving bowl. Position the bowl in the center of the vegetable platter.
05 - Present immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to two hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like a fancy spread but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • The avocado ranch is so creamy and herb-forward that even people who swear they don't like dips end up going back for more.
  • You can prep it earlier in the day and just arrange everything when guests arrive, which means less stress and more time to enjoy people.
02 -
  • The avocado is your timer—prepare the dip no more than an hour before serving, or it will start to darken no matter how much lemon juice you use.
  • Toast points or crackers are optional, but if someone asks, crispy whole grain chips or bread are infinitely better than plain crackers.
03 -
  • Keep a small bowl of extra lemon juice on hand while you're building—if any vegetables or the dip start to look tired, a squeeze of lemon revives their brightness.
  • Chill your serving board in the freezer for ten minutes before arranging if you have time; cold boards keep vegetables crisper longer and the dip stays perfectly spoonable.
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