Spring Food Board Radishes Peas (Print)

Vibrant platter with crisp radishes, peas, and a creamy herb dip, ideal for light, fresh bites.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 bunch breakfast radishes, trimmed and halved
02 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
03 - 1 cup fresh or frozen peas, blanched if fresh
04 - 1 cup baby carrots, peeled
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 0.5 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 - 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt
15 - 0.125 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish and Extras

16 - 0.25 cup microgreens, optional
17 - 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
18 - Assorted crackers or sliced baguette, optional

# Directions:

01 - Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Trim radishes and halved them, trim sugar snap peas, blanch fresh peas if using, peel baby carrots, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice cucumber. Arrange all prepared vegetables attractively on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add finely chopped chives, parsley, dill, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
03 - Transfer the prepared herb dip to a small serving bowl and position it in the center of the vegetable board.
04 - Sprinkle microgreens and crumbled feta cheese over the board if desired. Arrange assorted crackers or sliced baguette on the side for serving.
05 - Present the board immediately to guests, ensuring all vegetables remain crisp and the dip stays properly chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 20 minutes, which means you can actually enjoy hosting instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • The herb dip is so creamy and bright that vegetables you might normally skip suddenly become irresistible.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so you're not scrambling to accommodate different diets when guests arrive.
02 -
  • Fresh herbs make or break this dip—I learned this the hard way when I made it with dried herbs and my guests were polite but underwhelmed, which was worse than honest disappointment.
  • Pat your vegetables completely dry after prepping; even small amounts of moisture will make everything wilt and the board look sad by the time guests arrive.
03 -
  • Blanching fresh peas for one minute and then shocking them in ice water locks in their bright green color and keeps them from tasting starchy.
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the cut surfaces of cucumber and radishes right before serving prevents browning and adds extra brightness.
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