CRUDITéS WITH LEMON-PESTO GOAT CHEESE DIP

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Provided by Meredith Deeds

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Vegetable     Appetizer     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     New Year's Eve     Goat Cheese     Lemon     Basil     Pine Nut     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Assorted vegetables (such as cauliflower and broccoli florets, carrot and celery sticks, bell pepper strips, and jicama sticks)
10 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, room temperature
2/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons purchased pesto
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Arrange vegetables on platter; cover and chill. Blend cheese, sour cream, 1/4 cup pesto, lemon juice, and lemon peel in processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Top dip with dollops of remaining 2 tablespoons pesto. Sprinkle dip with toasted pine nuts. Serve dip alongside platter of assorted vegetables.

Emmanuella Osei
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5 stars!


Claudiu Cornea
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Would definitely make again!


Manas Khan
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Overall, this is a solid recipe for a party appetizer. It's easy to make, it's delicious, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nipa Basu
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Meh.


awais khan
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This dip was a disappointment. The goat cheese was too strong and the lemon flavor was overpowering. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


rahman Lutfor
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I found this dip to be a bit too tangy for my taste, but my friends loved it. I think it would be great served with some crackers or bread to balance out the flavors.


Scopy Ug
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use any type of vegetables you like for the crudités, and you can adjust the seasonings in the dip to your taste.


Tashanatyrell Tyrell
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. The dip is creamy and flavorful, and the crudités add a nice crunch.


Georgia Mantlow
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Easy and delicious! I made this dip for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I got several requests for the recipe.


william walden
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This dip is a hit! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lemon pesto goat cheese combination is so flavorful and unique, and it pairs perfectly with the crudités. I especially love the addition of the pine nuts for a lit