Green Snacks Board Avocado Ranch (Printable)

A fresh green snack board of crisp cucumber, snap peas, and creamy avocado ranch dip for any occasion.

# 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:

01 - Wash and dry all produce thoroughly. Slice cucumber and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Cut celery into sticks and broccoli into florets. Trim snap peas. 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 consistency is achieved.
03 - Add milk or water one tablespoon at a time while blending until dip reaches desired creaminess. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
04 - Transfer the avocado ranch dip to a small serving bowl. Place bowl in the center of the vegetable board.
05 - Serve immediately while vegetables are crisp. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate for up to two hours before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Zero cooking means you can pull this together while your guests are still parking their cars.
  • That avocado ranch is addictive in a way that makes people ask for the recipe before they've finished eating.
  • It's the kind of snack that feels healthy but tastes indulgent, so nobody feels guilty coming back for thirds.
02 -
  • Pat your vegetables dry after washing—moisture is the enemy of crispness and it'll make your dip watery if it runs down to the bowl.
  • Don't make the dip more than a few hours ahead because the avocado will brown slightly, though lemon juice buys you some time.
03 -
  • If your avocado isn't quite ripe, a squeeze of lemon juice and a touch of honey can brighten it and help it blend more smoothly into the dip.
  • Make the dip first so you know exactly how much space you need on your board, and you can taste it while you're chopping vegetables to catch any seasoning adjustments.
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