Veggie Tray with Ranch Dip (Printer-friendly)
Crisp vegetable assortment served with creamy ranch dip, great for healthy snacking or entertaining.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh Vegetables
01 - 1 cup baby carrots
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
03 - 1 cup cucumber slices
04 - 1 cup broccoli florets
05 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
06 - 1 cup red bell pepper strips
07 - 1 cup celery sticks
→ Ranch Dip
08 - 1 cup sour cream
09 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
13 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
17 - 1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
# How to Make It:
01 - Wash and cut all vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Arrange them in groups on a large serving platter.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, chives, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and well combined.
03 - Transfer the ranch dip to a small serving bowl and place it in the center of the vegetable tray.
04 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The homemade ranch dip tastes like something from a restaurant and takes literally five minutes to throw together
- You can prep everything ahead of time and just pull it out when guests arrive making you look effortlessly organized
02 -
- The dip tastes significantly better after it sits for even an hour so make it well before you need it
- Vegetables release water as they sit so pat them dry after washing to keep your tray from getting watery
03 -
- Buy vegetables at different stages of ripeness so some are ready sooner and others last longer
- If your dip seems too thick after refrigeration stir in a teaspoon of milk or buttermilk