Description
Barefoot Contessa’s veggie dip brings Mediterranean magic to fresh vegetables with creamy Greek yogurt and zingy herbs. Garden-fresh ingredients combine in this simple, elegant appetizer that invites guests to dip, savor, and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 225 grams (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
- 120 grams (½ cup) sour cream, room temperature
- 120 grams (½ cup) good-quality mayonnaise
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 3 scallions (spring onions), chopped (about 75 grams or ¾ cup)
- 4 grams fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your food processor by attaching the steel blade, ensuring it’s clean and dry.
- Carefully add all ingredients into the processor, distributing them evenly to promote uniform blending.
- Activate the pulse function, pressing the button 10 to 12 times in quick, short bursts, which helps maintain a chunky texture without over-processing the mixture.
- Check the consistency after pulsing, ensuring the ingredients are just combined but not completely smooth or pureed.
- Gently transfer the blended mixture to a serving bowl, using a spatula to scrape down the sides of the processor and capture all the contents.
- Allow the dip to rest at room temperature for optimal flavor melding and to soften slightly.
- Arrange fresh vegetable sticks or crispy crackers alongside the dip, presenting it as an inviting appetizer or snack for guests to enjoy.
Notes
- Refrigerate the dip for at least an hour to let herb and cream cheese flavors develop and intensify.
- Sample the mixture before serving, adjusting salt and pepper to match your taste preferences.
- Gently pulse ingredients in the food processor to maintain a chunky, rustic texture without over-blending.
- Mince herbs uniformly to guarantee balanced flavor and consistent seasoning throughout the dip.
- Bring cream cheese and sour cream to room temperature for a silky, smooth consistency that blends effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg