Dressed-Up Onion Dip

Sliced green and red onion power up purchased French onion dip; fennel adds a slight anise flavor. Taken from the BH&G magazine.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 2 1/4 cups

Ingredients

• 1  medium fennel bulb
• 1 (16 ounce) container  French onion dip (store bought)
• 2  tablespoons red onions, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
•  fresh chives, snipped (optional)

Directions

1. Wash fennel and trim off feathery leaves.
2. Chop enough of the leaves to make 2 tablespoons; set aside.
3. Trim fennel bulb.
4. Chop enough of the bulb to make 1 cup.
5. Cut remaining bulb into strips to use for dippers.
6. In a medium bowl combine chopped fennel, onion dip, red onion and green onion.
7. Garnish with reserved fennel leaves and chives (if desired).
8. Serve with vegetable dippers.