Fresh Veggie Tray with Creamy Ranch Dip
A quick, easy, and healthy snack featuring a colorful assortment of fresh vegetables paired with a homemade creamy ranch dip. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or casual snacking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Baby carrots (about 1 pound / 450 grams)
- Cherry tomatoes (2 cups / 300 grams)
- Cucumber (1 large, sliced into rounds)
- Bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, sliced into strips)
- Celery stalks (3-4, cut into sticks)
- Snap peas (1 cup / 100 grams)
- Radishes (1 bunch, sliced thinly)
- Mayonnaise (1/2 cup / 120 ml)
- Sour cream (1/2 cup / 120 ml)
- Buttermilk (1/4 cup / 60 ml)
- Dried parsley (1 tablespoon)
- Dried dill weed (1 teaspoon)
- Garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- Onion powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- Salt (to taste, start with 1/4 teaspoon)
- Black pepper (freshly ground, about 1/4 teaspoon)
- Fresh chives (1 tablespoon, finely chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Rinse all fresh vegetables under cold water and pat dry with a clean towel.
- Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
- Slice the bell peppers into strips about 3 inches long.
- Chop celery into sticks.
- Thinly slice the radishes.
- Arrange all veggies in separate sections on a serving tray for a colorful, inviting look.
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Add dried parsley, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir well to evenly distribute the herbs and spices.
- Chop fresh chives finely and fold them into the dip (optional).
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and dip thicken.
- Place the chilled ranch dip in a small bowl or ramekin in the center or corner of the veggie tray.
- Arrange the veggies neatly around the dip for easy dipping and garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Use fresh, firm vegetables for best texture. Pat veggies dry to avoid sogginess. Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor. For vegan or dairy-free versions, substitute mayonnaise and sour cream with plant-based alternatives and use dairy-free milk for buttermilk. Store cut veggies in airtight containers with a damp paper towel to keep crisp. The dip can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup of veggi
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1.5
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