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Easy Fresh Veggie and Dip Platter Recipe Perfect for Healthy Snacks

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A quick and easy fresh veggie and dip platter featuring crisp vegetables paired with a creamy, tangy Greek yogurt dip. Perfect for healthy snacking, casual parties, or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • Carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
  • Cucumbers, sliced into rounds or sticks
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), sliced into strips
  • Celery stalks, trimmed and cut
  • Snap peas or green beans, trimmed
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (e.g., Fage Total)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon)
  • Black pepper, to taste (about 1/8 teaspoon)
  • Olive oil drizzle (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and prep the vegetables: Rinse all veggies under cold water. Peel the carrots and slice into sticks about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Slice cucumbers into rounds or sticks roughly the same size as the carrots. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice bell peppers into strips about 3 inches long. Trim celery and snap peas, cutting celery into similar lengths as the carrots. This step should take about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Make the dip: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) of Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mayonnaise if using. Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon (1 g) garlic powder or 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tablespoon (4 g) chopped fresh dill. Season with 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) salt and 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 g) black pepper. Whisk everything together until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. This should take about 5 minutes.
  3. Arrange the platter: On your serving platter, organize the veggies by color and shape for visual appeal. Place the dip in a small bowl in the center or off to one side. Add a light drizzle of olive oil on top of the dip just before serving for an extra touch. This final step takes about 5 minutes.
  4. Chill or serve immediately: You can serve the platter right away or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours if prepping ahead. If chilled, take it out 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors come alive.

Notes

If the dip is too thick, stir in a teaspoon of water or milk to loosen it. Use dried dill if fresh is unavailable, but reduce quantity to avoid overpowering. Salt veggies lightly just before serving to enhance sweetness and maintain crunch. For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and mayonnaise with vegan mayo. You can add smoked paprika or cayenne for a spicy twist or fresh herbs like basil or chives for flavor variation. For a warm version, lightly roast veggies with olive oil and herbs and serve with a warm cheese dip.

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