Green Snacks Board Cucumber (Printer View)

A fresh green snack board with crisp veggies and creamy avocado dip for healthy, flavorful 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 for thinning

# Method:

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 uniform florets. 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. Process 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 seasonings as needed.
04 - Transfer dip to a 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 looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent less time than it takes to stream a show.
  • The avocado ranch is so good you'll find yourself eating it with a spoon when no one's watching.
  • It works for literally everything—parties, meal prep, kids' snacks, or when you need something healthy that doesn't feel like punishment.
02 -
  • Cut your vegetables no more than an hour before serving unless you want them to turn sad and limp on the board.
  • The avocado will brown if you don't squeeze enough lemon juice into that dip, so don't be shy with the citrus.
  • If your dip is too thick when you pull it from the fridge, add another splash of milk and stir—cold makes everything thicker.
03 -
  • Use a piping bag or small spoon to transfer the dip so it looks deliberate and stays contained instead of smeared across everything.
  • The moment of truth is always about the dip—make it taste like something special, and people will forget they're eating vegetables.
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