Green Snacks Board Avocado (Print Version)

A fresh green snack board featuring crisp vegetables and creamy avocado ranch dip, perfect for easy serving.

# 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

# 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 platter or board.
02 - In a food processor or blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, chives, parsley, 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 as needed.
04 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl and place in the center of the prepared vegetable board.
05 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in twenty minutes, which means you can actually enjoy your guests instead of hiding in the kitchen.
  • The avocado ranch tastes like restaurant quality but lives in your fridge, ready to transform any moment into something special.
  • Everyone eats more vegetables when they're arranged on a board with a dip this good—no lectures required.
02 -
  • Avocados oxidize and turn brown within minutes once you blend them, so make the dip as close to serving time as you can—it's worth the extra effort.
  • The consistency of the dip changes as it sits; if it thickens up, thin it with a splash of milk right before serving instead of adding too much liquid at the start.
03 -
  • Slice your vegetables at an angle when you can—it's not just prettier, it somehow makes them feel more special to eat.
  • Keep that lemon juice handy; if your avocado starts to brown, a quick squeeze prevents it from getting darker and actually adds brightness to the flavor.
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