Summer Snacks Veggie Cups (Printer View)

Fresh veggie cups with a creamy, tangy Greek yogurt dip ideal for healthy summer bites and entertaining.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced into sticks
03 - 1 cup carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
04 - 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), sliced into strips
05 - 1 cup celery, cut into sticks

→ Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip

06 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk)
07 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon dried dill
10 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
11 - 1 teaspoon dried chives
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

# Method:

01 - Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Peel carrots and cut all vegetables into sticks or bite-sized pieces.
02 - Arrange an assortment of prepared vegetables in clear plastic or glass cups for individual servings.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
04 - Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the ranch dip into the bottom of each veggie cup, or serve the dip separately in a bowl alongside the cups.
05 - Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and your hands stay clean.
  • The Greek yogurt dip tastes indulgent but won't leave you feeling weighed down on a hot day.
  • Kids and adults actually fight over these, making them perfect for parties where you need something everyone will eat.
02 -
  • Cut vegetables no more than 2 hours before serving, or they'll start to dry out and lose their crunch even in the refrigerator.
  • The dip tastes better the next day after the herbs have had time to bloom, so make it the evening before if you're entertaining.
03 -
  • Make the dip the night before and let it chill—the flavors bloom and develop overnight, tasting noticeably better than fresh.
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt even if you don't usually; the richness is essential here and 2% just isn't the same.
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