Spring Food Board Radishes Peas (Printable format)

Fresh spring vegetables paired with a creamy herb dip, perfect for light entertaining or appetizers.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 bunch breakfast radishes, trimmed and halved
02 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
03 - 1 cup shelled fresh or frozen peas, blanched if fresh
04 - 1 cup baby carrots, peeled
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/2 cup cucumber slices

→ Herb Dip

07 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
08 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
11 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
12 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
13 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
14 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
15 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish and Extras

16 - 1/4 cup microgreens, optional
17 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
18 - Assorted crackers or sliced baguette, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Wash, trim, and cut all vegetables as directed. Arrange attractively on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, parsley, dill, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Transfer the herb dip to a small bowl and position it on the serving board.
04 - Garnish the board with microgreens and crumbled feta cheese if desired. Add crackers or sliced baguette on the side, if using.
05 - Serve immediately while vegetables are crisp and fresh.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in twenty minutes, which means you can actually enjoy your guests instead of hiding in the kitchen.
  • The herb dip tastes like someone who knows what they're doing made it, even though it's just yogurt and whatever fresh herbs didn't wilt in your crisper drawer.
02 -
  • Don't prep the vegetables more than a few hours ahead or they start losing their crispness and the cut edges oxidize into dull colors.
  • The dip tastes better the next day after the herbs have time to steep, so making it the morning of an evening gathering is actually genius planning.
03 -
  • If you don't have all three fresh herbs, even two of them work beautifully—dill and parsley together is a classic combination that never disappoints.
  • Chill the serving board in the freezer for fifteen minutes before arranging the vegetables; the cold surface keeps everything fresher longer and feels luxurious to the touch.
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