
Christmas Confetti Dip
Vegetables galore make this festive dip a favorite with kids of all ages. You don't even need to tell them that it's good for them too!
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Yield
Makes 8 (1/4-cup) servings
Ingredients
1 | cup fat-free or reduced-fat sour cream |
4 | teaspoons dry ranch-style salad dressing mix |
1/4 | cup finely chopped cucumber |
1/4 | cup finely chopped carrot |
1/4 | cup finely chopped red bell pepper |
1/4 | cup finely chopped zucchini |
Bell pepper cutouts (optional) | |
Assorted fresh vegetables, cut up (optional) |
Preparation
- Combine sour cream and dressing mix in medium bowl; mix well. Stir in chopped vegetables. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours for flavors to blend.
- Transfer dip to serving bowl. Garnish with bell pepper cutouts. Serve with assorted fresh vegetable dippers.
Quick Veggie Spread
Prepare Fresh Veggie Spread, substituting 1/4 cup dry vegetable soup mix for the chopped fresh vegetables. Makes about 1-1/2 cups spread.
Dilly of a Dip
Substitute 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded cucumber for the 1 cup finely chopped vegetables listed above. Stir in 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed or dried basil. Makes about 1-3/4 cups dip.
Fresh Veggie Spread
Beat 12 ounces softened nonfat or reduced-fat cream cheese in medium bowl until creamy. Beat in enough nonfat or reduced-fat sour cream to reach desired consistency for spreading. Stir in 3 to 4 tablespoons <em>each</em> chopped red bell pepper, zucchini and carrot. Stir in 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed or dried oregano. Spread on assorted crackers or party rye bread slices. Makes about 2 cups spread.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: | 1/4 cup |
Total Fat | 1 g |
Saturated Fat | <1 g |
Cholesterol | 1 mg |
Carbohydrate | 4 g |
Fiber | <1 g |
Protein | 2 g |
Calories | 31 |
Sodium | 37 mg |
Calories from Fat | 26 % |
Dietary Exchange
Vegetable | 1 |
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