Green Snacks Board Cucumber (Printable Version)

Fresh green veggies paired with creamy avocado ranch dip for a vibrant, healthy snack option.

# 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, as needed

# How To Make:

01 - Wash and dry all produce thoroughly. Slice cucumber and bell pepper into uniform pieces. Trim snap peas and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. Cut celery into sticks. Arrange all vegetables and grapes on a large platter or board in an appealing pattern.
02 - Combine avocado, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, chives, parsley, 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 seasonings as necessary.
04 - Transfer dip to a small serving bowl and place in the center of the vegetable-filled platter.
05 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This dip tastes like an upgrade from every ranch you've ever had, but it comes together in the time it takes to wash vegetables.
  • It's the kind of board that makes healthy eating feel like a treat, not an obligation.
02 -
  • Make the dip right before serving if you have time, because avocado oxidizes and turns gray-brown when exposed to air for too long—lemon juice slows this but doesn't stop it completely.
  • If you're assembling the board ahead, keep the dip covered with plastic wrap pressed directly onto its surface so air can't reach it.
03 -
  • Keep your avocado at room temperature before making the dip—a cold one becomes harder to blend and creates a grainier texture.
  • If your dip is too thick after blending, water works just as well as milk and won't add dairy flavor; start with one tablespoon and build from there.
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