Creamy Garlic Herb Dip

Submitted by breezermom

"This recipe can be prepared a day ahead. Great to use for something to nibble on before a big party, BBQ, or a holiday meal. Serve with cauliflower and broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, carrot and celery sticks, bell pepper strips, and any other veggies you have."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: cup

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄4 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 small garlic clove, minced (make sure it is small)

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed for 2 minutes or until smooth.
2. Serve with fresh cut vegetables.

Reviews

[Lavender Lynn]

This dip is very easy to make and tastes great. We used it with veges and am going to try it with baked Potatoes.

 

[duonyte]

What a tasty spread! My chives finally emerged and were just lovely in this recipe. I also added some fresh thyme, which had come up even earlier. I actually used this on a baked potato, and it will be lovely with some veggies later.

 

[Deantini]

This is a nice, flavourful dip that is quick to whip up. With a bit more cream cheese this could also become a great spread. I can also see this being really good in a pita sandwich

 

[Sherrybeth]

YUM YUM YUM...served this simple, flavorful recipe with fresh veggies and bagel crisps and I really enjoyed it. I liked the fact it was lower in fat than my normal "dip" recipes.<br/><br/>Congratulations on your Football Pool 2012 win!!!