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Fresh Spring Vegetable Crudité Board with 5 Easy Creamy Herb Dip Recipes

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A vibrant and fresh crudité board featuring a variety of crisp spring vegetables paired with a creamy herb dip made from Greek yogurt and fresh herbs. Perfect for quick entertaining or healthy snacking.

Ingredients

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  • Baby carrots, peeled
  • Snap peas, trimmed
  • Radishes, sliced thin
  • Cucumber, sliced into spears
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Celery sticks, trimmed
  • Colorful bell peppers (red, yellow, orange), sliced
  • Asparagus spears, blanched briefly (optional)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons fresh herbs (chives, parsley, tarragon), finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables (10-15 minutes): Wash all veggies thoroughly. Trim snap peas and asparagus ends. Peel baby carrots if needed. Slice cucumbers and bell peppers into sticks or spears. Thinly slice radishes. Blanch asparagus in boiling salted water for 1-2 minutes, then plunge into ice water and drain.
  2. Make the Creamy Herb Dip (5-7 minutes): In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt and mayonnaise. Add chopped fresh herbs, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Arrange the Crudité Board (5 minutes): On a large serving platter or wooden board, arrange veggies in colorful sections or loose piles. Place a bowl of the creamy herb dip in the center or off to one side. Garnish dip with herbs or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: Keep the board refrigerated until serving. Bring out 10-15 minutes before guests arrive to let the dip reach a pleasant cool room temperature.

Notes

Blanching asparagus is optional but recommended for tender-crisp texture. The dip tastes better if made a few hours or a day ahead to allow flavors to meld. Keep veggies and dip stored separately in airtight containers. Serve dip chilled but not ice cold for best flavor. Presentation by grouping veggies by color enhances appeal.

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