Green Snacks Board Cucumber (Printable)

A vibrant board of fresh green veggies paired with creamy avocado dip for easy entertaining or light snacking.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash and dry all produce thoroughly. Slice cucumber and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Cut celery into sticks. Trim snap peas and cut broccoli into florets. Arrange all vegetables and grapes on a large platter or serving board.
02 - In a food processor or blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, chives, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
03 - Add milk or water one tablespoon at a time, blending between additions, until the dip reaches desired creaminess. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
04 - Transfer avocado ranch dip to a small serving bowl and place in the center of the vegetable board.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in twenty minutes without any cooking, so you can make it while guests are still deciding where to sit.
  • The avocado ranch is silky enough to feel indulgent but healthy enough that you won't feel guilty reaching for thirds.
02 -
  • An underripe avocado will make the dip grainy and disappointing, so choose one that yields slightly to gentle pressure and has that dark, burnished skin.
  • The dip will oxidize and turn dull greenish-brown if you make it too far ahead, so save the blending for thirty minutes before serving at the absolute latest.
03 -
  • Lemon juice is your secret weapon for keeping the avocado bright and preventing it from turning brown, so don't skip it even if you think it's a small amount.
  • If the dip gets too thick sitting in the fridge, thin it with a splash of milk right before serving and give it a quick stir to bring it back to life.
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