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Fresh Easy Veggie Tray with Creamy Ranch Dip

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A quick and colorful veggie tray paired with a homemade creamy ranch dip, perfect for last-minute parties or healthy snacking.

Ingredients

  • Baby carrots, peeled and washed
  • Cucumber, sliced into rounds or sticks
  • Cherry tomatoes, washed, whole or halved
  • Bell peppers (red, yellow, and orange), sliced into strips
  • Celery stalks, cut into sticks
  • Radishes, thinly sliced
  • Snap peas or green beans, washed and trimmed
  • Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup
  • Sour cream, 1/2 cup
  • Buttermilk, 1/4 cup (or 1/4 cup milk with 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
  • Fresh dill, 1 tablespoon, finely chopped
  • Fresh chives, 1 tablespoon, finely chopped
  • Garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon
  • Onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Lemon juice, 1 teaspoon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and prep the veggies: rinse all vegetables thoroughly under cold water. Peel baby carrots if needed, slice cucumber into rounds or sticks, cut bell peppers into strips, trim celery and snap peas, thinly slice radishes. Arrange each veggie type separately.
  2. Make the ranch dip: in a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Add chopped fresh dill and chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding lemon juice if desired.
  3. Chill the dip (optional): refrigerate the dip for 10-15 minutes to let flavors meld, or serve immediately.
  4. Arrange the veggie tray: on a serving platter, arrange the veggies in colorful sections or overlapping style. Place the bowl of ranch dip in the center or off to one side.
  5. Serve and enjoy: bring the tray to the party or set out for family snacking.

Notes

For best freshness, soak celery in ice water for 30 minutes if limp. Make dip ahead and chill for better flavor. Swap half mayo for Greek yogurt for lighter dip. Add smoked paprika or cayenne for a spicy kick. Prep veggies the night before and store in airtight containers with damp paper towels.

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