Green Snacks with Cucumber Avocado (Printer-Friendly)

Colorful green veggies paired with a creamy avocado dip, ideal for light and refreshing bites.

# What You'll 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

# Direction Steps:

01 - Wash and dry all produce thoroughly. Slice cucumber and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Trim snap peas and cut broccoli into uniform florets. Cut celery into sticks. Arrange all vegetables and grapes on a large platter or serving 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 and creamy.
03 - Add milk or water one tablespoon at a time while blending until the dip reaches desired creaminess. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - Transfer the avocado ranch dip into 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 under twenty minutes with zero cooking, making it perfect for last-minute gatherings or when you want something wholesome without the fuss.
  • The avocado ranch dip is creamy, bright, and tastes like actual food instead of a flavor packet, so people genuinely enjoy eating the vegetables around it.
02 -
  • An avocado that's cut open but not used immediately will brown where it's exposed to air, so blend it as soon as you've removed the pit and don't let it sit around.
  • The vegetables release water as they sit, which waters down the dip, so keep everything as dry as possible and assemble the board no more than two hours before serving.
03 -
  • Use a large wooden board or ceramic platter instead of a small plate because generosity on the surface makes people more likely to actually eat the vegetables and feel satisfied.
  • Keep the dip bowl slightly raised by placing it on a small ramekin or board so it's at eye level and becomes an invitation rather than an afterthought tucked in a corner.
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