Derby Dip

An excellent version of Benedictine Dip often served at Kentucky Derby Parties.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  large cucumber, peeled
• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2  tablespoons  grated onions
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1⁄8 cup sour cream
• 1  dash  green food coloring (optional)
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh dill

Directions

1. Accompaniments: trimmed baby carrots and sugar snap peas, blanched raw, trimmed baby radishes.
2. Grate cucumber and drain in fine mesh sieve. Combine cucumber, cream cheese, onion, salt, mayo, sour cream and food coloring in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl and add chopped dill. Taste for seasoning.