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A vibrant and refreshing Easy Veggie Tray For Family Gatherings featuring broccoli florets, carrot sticks, celery, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes surrounding a bowl of dip.

Easy Veggie Tray for Family Gatherings

Create a beautiful and delicious veggie tray that is perfect for any family gathering. This recipe is simple, healthy, and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Dressing Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Veggie Tray
  • 2 medium carrots cut into sticks (about 1 cup baby carrots)
  • ½ head broccoli cut into florets (about 1 cup)
  • 3 stalks celery cut into sticks
  • 1 medium cucumber cut into slices
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup ranch dressing or your favorite dip
  • 3 sprigs parsley for garnish
For the Homemade Ranch Dressing
  • ¾ cup high-quality mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 bunch chives approximately ¾ ounce
  • 1 bunch parsley approximately ¾ ounce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Equipment

  • Serving platter
  • Small bowl
  • Immersion blender or food processor

Method
 

  1. Rinse and pat dry all the vegetables. Cut the carrots, broccoli, celery, and cucumber into easy-to-grab sticks, slices, or florets.
  2. Combine all the ranch dressing ingredients in a bowl. Use an immersion blender or food processor to blend until smooth. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Pour the ranch dressing into a small bowl and place it in the center of your serving platter. Arrange the prepared fresh vegetables around the dip.
  4. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs. Serve immediately, or wrap the platter tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

This veggie tray is a healthy and colorful addition to any party or family gathering. You can customize the vegetables based on what's in season or your family's preferences. The homemade ranch dressing adds a fresh, flavorful touch that is sure to be a hit.

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