Summer Snacks Veggie Cups (Printable)

Fresh veggie cups with a creamy, tangy Greek yogurt dip, perfect for light summer bites and gatherings.

# Components:

→ 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, peel, and cut all vegetables into sticks or bite-sized pieces as needed.
02 - Arrange an assortment of 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 2–3 tablespoons of the ranch dip into the bottom of each veggie cup, or serve the dip separately in a bowl alongside the cups.
05 - Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's basically vegetables arranged in cups, so there's zero intimidation factor even if you're cooking for a crowd.
  • The Greek yogurt dip tastes indulgent and creamy but won't leave you feeling heavy on a hot day.
02 -
  • If your dip tastes bland, it's the salt—always taste and adjust at the end, because Greek yogurt mutes flavors slightly until everything gets cold and the seasonings bloom.
  • Cut vegetables as close to serving time as possible; even a few hours in the refrigerator can soften their edges, so prep them fresh if you're entertaining.
03 -
  • Make the dip the night before so the flavors have time to marry and intensify; it tastes noticeably better than fresh.
  • If your dip separates slightly (yogurt getting watery) after a day, just stir it back together—it's still perfectly good and tastes even tangier.
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