Green Snacks with Cucumber Avocado (Printable Version)

A fresh snack spread of crisp cucumbers, snap peas, and creamy avocado dip for light, healthy bites.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ 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

# Steps:

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 small florets. Arrange all vegetables and grapes on a large platter or serving board.
02 - In a food processor or blender, combine peeled 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 small serving bowl and place it in the center of the vegetable board.
05 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes with zero cooking, perfect for when you want impressive without the stress.
  • The avocado ranch tastes like pure green goodness—creamy, herby, and somehow lighter than the bottled stuff.
02 -
  • Cut your avocado at the last possible moment; it oxidizes faster than you'd think, turning brown and grainy if it sits too long before blending.
  • Greek yogurt is your secret weapon here—it makes the dip creamy without making it heavy, and it actually tastes better than sour cream in this application.
03 -
  • Make your dip earlier in the day if you can; the flavors meld and deepen as it sits in the fridge, actually tasting better after a few hours.
  • If your avocado isn't quite ripe, add an extra tablespoon of yogurt; it saves the whole thing and nobody will know the difference.
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