Green Snacks Board Cucumber (Print Version)

Fresh green vegetables arranged with creamy avocado dip for a vibrant, healthy snack option.

# 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

# 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 serving 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 and creamy.
03 - Add milk or water one tablespoon at a time, blending between additions 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-arranged board.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything is fresh, crunchy, and takes literally twenty minutes to pull together without any cooking stress.
  • The avocado ranch dip tastes ridiculously creamy and herbaceous, making even plain celery feel like a treat.
  • It's the kind of board that works for casual snacking, impressing guests, or those moments when you want something healthy that actually tastes indulgent.
02 -
  • Pat your vegetables completely dry or they'll make your beautiful board look sad and weepy within minutes—I learned this the hard way with a soggy cucumber situation.
  • The lemon juice in the dip is non-negotiable for keeping that avocado from turning brown-grey; it's both flavor and insurance.
03 -
  • If your avocado is slightly underripe, add it to the dip anyway—the blending and other ingredients will help mask any firmness.
  • Keep extra lemon juice nearby when serving; a squeeze on any vegetable that's been sitting out refreshes it and keeps browning at bay.
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