Spring Food Board Radishes Peas (Printable)

Fresh spring vegetables paired with a creamy herbed dip for a colorful and easy appetizer.

# 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 or sour cream
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

# Directions:

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, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Transfer the herb dip to a small bowl and position it centrally on the prepared vegetable board.
04 - Garnish the board with microgreens and feta cheese if desired. Add crackers or sliced baguette on the side for serving.
05 - Present the board immediately to guests. The dip and vegetables are ready to enjoy fresh and crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in twenty minutes flat, which means you can pivot from "I forgot to plan" to "look how prepared I am" in record time.
  • The herb dip tastes like springtime concentrated into a bowl, and people always ask if it's store-bought because they can't believe something this good came from your kitchen.
  • You can prep everything ahead except the final arrangement, so hosting actually feels relaxing instead of chaotic.
02 -
  • Make the dip at least thirty minutes ahead so the flavors can become friends with each other instead of feeling like strangers in a bowl.
  • Pat your vegetables completely dry after washing, or they'll weep onto the board and make everything look soggy by the time guests arrive.
03 -
  • Keep the dip in the coldest spot on your board by placing the bowl on a small bed of ice wrapped in parchment underneath, so it stays creamy and perfect all evening.
  • Blanch fresh peas for exactly two minutes, then plunge them into ice water immediately to stop the cooking and lock in their bright green color and tender bite.
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