ASPARAGUS, CUCUMBER, AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH HERB GARLIC DIP

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Categories     Cocktail Party     Yogurt     Asparagus     Cucumber     Summer     Sugar Snap Pea     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8 as an hors d'oeuvre

Number Of Ingredients 10

For dip
2 1/2 cups plain yogurt (about 24 ounces)
1 cup fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pound thin asparagus
1/2 pound sugar snap peas
3 Kirby cucumbers
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Make dip
  • In a cheesecloth-lined sieve or colander set over a bowl drain yogurt, covered and chilled, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day. Discard liquid in bowl and in a food processor pulse yogurt with remaining dip ingredients and salt and pepper to taste until herbs are finely chopped and yogurt is pale green. Dip may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. Trim asparagus and peas. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water blanch asparagus 1 minute and transfer with tongs to ice water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well in a colander and pat dry. Return water in saucepan to a boil and blanch peas 30 seconds. Drain peas in a sieve and plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain peas well and pat dry. Asparagus and peas may be blanched 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealable plastic bag. Cut cucumbers lengthwise into spears.
  • Drizzle oil over dip and serve with vegetables.

Brandon White
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time.


Azmat Ullah
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the dip and they always ask for more.


Yazeed Jalboone
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I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but this dish was actually really good. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the dip was really flavorful.


ultimate spyninja
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious snack. I love to eat it with pita chips or crackers.


Raju Prince
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. My kids even asked for seconds!


Tera Ghum
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook vegetables, and this recipe is a great one. It's so easy to make and the results are delicious.


Phavee Gardener
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few extra asparagus, cucumbers, and sugar snap peas in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.


Divine Basera
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I love the bright and fresh flavors in this dish. The vegetables are so crisp and the dip is so creamy and flavorful.


tc Sowrov
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great appetizer or side dish.


Wahid Sher Kaka khel
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The vegetables are always cooked perfectly and the dip is to die for.


Alvin Muts
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This is my new favorite vegetable dish. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Marleigh Radacy
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Jalal Janii
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the dip was flavorful and creamy.


Allan Miller
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I'm not usually a fan of vegetables, but this dish changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. I especially loved the herb-garlic dip.


Paul xiv
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This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The asparagus, cucumber, and sugar snap peas were fresh and crisp, and the herb-garlic dip was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.