Best 11 Cool Herb Dip For Blanched Vegetables Recipes

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**Cool Herb Dip for Blanched Vegetables: A Refreshing and Flavorful Treat**

In the realm of healthy and delectable appetizers, the Cool Herb Dip for Blanched Vegetables stands out as a culinary masterpiece. This vibrant dip, bursting with the freshness of herbs and the natural sweetness of blanched vegetables, offers a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The dip's creamy texture, infused with a medley of aromatic herbs, provides a perfect complement to the crisp-tender vegetables. Whether you're hosting a party, gathering with friends, or simply seeking a nutritious snack, this versatile dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With its vibrant colors, refreshing taste, and ease of preparation, the Cool Herb Dip for Blanched Vegetables is an indispensable addition to your culinary repertoire.

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Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

EASY GARLIC AND HERB VEGGIE DIP



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The creamiest veggie dip, filled with garlic and herbs, and perfect for parties and gatherings!

Provided by The Chunky Chef

Categories     Appetizer

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 Tbsp dried parsley
1 Tbsp dried chives
1/2 - 1 tsp dried tarragon
1/2 - 1 tsp dried dill weed
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp paprika ((or smoked paprika))
1/4 tsp dried minced onion
salt and pepper (, to taste)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk together to combine well.
  • For best taste, refrigerate for several hours in an airtight container before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 kcal, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 127 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

HERBED FROMAGE BLANC



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces fromage blanc, such as Vermont Creamery
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons minced scallions, white and green parts
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crackers and/or vegetables, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the fromage blanc, sour cream, scallions, dill, chives, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour (or overnight) for the flavors to blend. Serve in a small bowl surrounded by crackers and/or fresh vegetables like crudites.

HERB DIP



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Provided by Linda Wells

Categories     side dish

Time 5m

Yield About two cups of dip

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
3 tablespoons chopped chives
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients, mixing them well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with crudites, including cherry tomatoes; yellow-pear tomatoes; red, yellow and green peppers; seeded cucumbers; scallions; baby carrots; French radishes; blanched broccoli, and cauliflower.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 515, UnsaturatedFat 41 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 363 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

FRESH HERB DIP



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From Annapolis, Maryland, Mitzi Sentiff writes, "People won't guess that this delicious dip, which is great for parties, is also low in fat. I love to serve it with a nice assortment of fresh vegetables for dipping."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HERB DIP



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 scallions, white and green parts, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and blend. Serve at room temperature.

BLANCHED CRUDITES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 12m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound asparagus
1 pound carrots, sliced diagonally in 1-inch chunks
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 heads radicchio
Herb Dip, recipe follows
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 scallions, white and green parts, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare a large pot of boiling salted water, and fill a large bowl with ice water.
  • Remove the tough bottoms of the asparagus stalks. If they are thick, peel the stems half-way up the stalk.
  • Add the carrots to the pot of boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Immediately remove the carrots with a slotted spoon and plunge them in the bowl of ice water. Drain the carrots when fully cooled.
  • Add the asparagus to the boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Immediately remove the asparagus with a slotted spoon and plunge them into the reserved bowl of ice water. Drain the asparagus when fully cooled.
  • Slice the radicchio into wedges.
  • Arrange the carrots, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and radicchio on a platter and serve with the Herb Dip.
  • Place the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and blend. Serve at room temperature.

COOL HERB DIP FOR BLANCHED VEGETABLES



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Immersing vegetables briefly in boiling water brightens their colors and makes them crisp-tender; it also lets you cook them partially to use in recipes later.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, combine basil, sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Process until combined and basil leaves are finely chopped. Season with more salt, pepper, and lemon juice as desired. Cover, and refrigerate until thickened and chilled, about 20 minutes. Dip will keep up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 g, Fat 2 g

HERB DIP WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



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When you're having a large party and focusing on the entrees, it's smart to have snacks and nibbles ready ahead of time. There's nothing more simple than making dip a day or two ahead and putting it out for guests. I'm a huge fan of ranch, so this is my pick. -Michelle Clair, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
Fresh rainbow baby carrots and watermelon (or plain) radishes

Steps:

  • Stir together first 5 ingredients; refrigerate, covered, overnight. Sprinkle with additional parsley and rosemary before serving with rainbow carrots and assorted radishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FRESH HERB VEGETABLE DIP



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I entertain a lot and am always looking for an easy crowd pleaser. If it's a dish in which I can use fresh ingredients from my herb and vegetable garden, it's even better! I serve this dip in individual servings for large parties so each person has their own cup. -Isabel Minunni, Poughkeepsie, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 cups fat-free sour cream
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 garlic clove, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • Place the first 12 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HERB VEGETABLE DIP



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Make and share this Herb Vegetable Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by papergoddess

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon tarragon leaf
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1/4 teaspoon paprika
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Mix together.
  • Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.
  • Serve with assorted raw vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23.1, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 6, Sodium 10, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.3

FRESH HERB VEGGIE DIP



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Cayenne pepper adds a little kick to a thick vegetable dip packed with herb flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 30m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 container (8 oz) whipped cream cheese spread
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Dash salt
1/2 cup shredded carrot (about 1 small)
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
1/4 cup thinly sliced, quartered radishes (2 medium)
96 small baked wheat snack crackers (about 6.6 oz)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix cream cheese spread, chives, oregano, thyme, red pepper and salt until well blended. Spread in 10-inch circle on 12-inch serving plate.
  • Layer cheese mixture with carrot, onions and radishes. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh herbs. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount called for in the recipe.
  • Use a variety of herbs to create a complex flavor. Some good combinations include basil and thyme, cilantro and lime, or dill and lemon.
  • Add a little bit of acidity to the dip, such as lemon juice or vinegar, to balance out the flavors.
  • If you want a thicker dip, you can add a little bit of sour cream or yogurt.
  • Serve the dip with a variety of blanched vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, celery, and cucumbers.

Conclusion:

This cool herb dip is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy blanched vegetables. It's perfect for a light lunch or snack, and it's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful dip that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and refreshing snack, give this cool herb dip a try.

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