Green Snacks with Cucumber (Printer-Friendly)

A fresh, colorful snack board featuring crisp veggies and creamy avocado ranch dip for easy entertaining.

# 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 fresh 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 consistency

# 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 board.
02 - Combine avocado, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, chives, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth consistency is achieved.
03 - Add milk or water one tablespoon at a time while blending until desired creaminess is reached. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt and pepper.
04 - Transfer the avocado ranch dip to a serving bowl and place it in the center of the vegetable platter.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking involved, which means you can pull this together while chatting with whoever's arriving soon.
  • The avocado ranch tastes nothing like store-bought, and guests always ask for the recipe.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and works for vegetarian diets without feeling like a compromise.
02 -
  • If your avocado is slightly underripe, the dip will taste bitter no matter what else you add, so choose one that gives just a tiny bit when you press it gently.
  • Don't forget the lemon juice—it prevents the avocado from browning and makes the whole dip taste brighter and more alive.
03 -
  • Keep the food processor running a few extra seconds after the dip looks smooth because that's when air gets incorporated and the texture becomes almost cloud-like.
  • Taste the dip before guests arrive so you can adjust seasoning while you still have time; bold flavors make people feel welcomed.
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