Green Snacks with Cucumber Avocado (Printable)

A fresh assortment of green veggies paired with creamy avocado ranch dip, ideal for light, healthy snacking.

# 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 thinning

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry all produce thoroughly. Slice cucumber and bell pepper into uniform pieces. Cut celery into stick portions. Trim snap peas and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. Arrange all vegetables and grapes on a large serving board or platter.
02 - In a food processor or blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, chives, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. 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 with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
04 - Transfer the avocado ranch dip to a serving bowl and place in the center of the vegetable board. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in twenty minutes flat, which means you can pull it off even when someone texts you with a last-minute invite.
  • The creamy avocado ranch tastes indulgent but is actually packed with real food—no strange powders or mystery ingredients.
  • Everyone gravitates toward it, whether they're trying to eat healthier or just hungry for something with serious crunch and flavor.
02 -
  • An avocado that's past ripe will make your dip taste bitter and separated—it's worth waiting for one that's exactly ready, or buying it a day ahead if you plan this board in advance.
  • Lemon juice isn't just for flavor; it keeps the avocado from browning, so don't skip it even if you think you don't like acidic dips.
03 -
  • Make the dip first, then arrange vegetables around it—you'll have a cleaner board and won't accidentally bruise your vegetables while prepping the dip.
  • If your dip breaks or looks separated, blend in a tablespoon of ice water—it brings everything back together and doesn't dilute the flavor the way regular water does.
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