Green Snacks Cucumber Avocado (Printable version)

A fresh, vibrant board with crisp green vegetables paired with a creamy avocado dip for 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 for thinning

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - Wash and dry all produce thoroughly. Slice the 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 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 while blending until the dip reaches your desired creaminess. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
04 - Transfer the avocado ranch dip to a small serving bowl and place it in the center of the vegetable board.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes, which means you can go from empty board to impressive spread faster than you'd think.
  • The avocado ranch tastes so creamy and herbaceous that people always ask if there's cream cheese involved—there isn't, which somehow makes it even better.
  • It works as a pre-dinner appetizer, a lunch box companion, or that thing you bring to a gathering when you want everyone to know you put thought into it.
02 -
  • If your avocado dip starts to brown around the edges, it's oxidizing—that lemon juice isn't just for flavor; it's your time-traveling ingredient that keeps everything looking fresh and green.
  • The dip tastes better when it's had 15 minutes to sit and let the flavors meld together, so don't stress if you make it a little early; it's actually in your favor.
03 -
  • If you find your avocado is slightly underripe, a few extra tablespoons of yogurt will save you; it'll be a touch tangier but equally delicious and silky.
  • A wooden board or marble platter makes this look effortlessly gorgeous in a way that a plain white plate somehow doesn't, so choose your serving surface with a little intentionality.
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