The delightful realm of crudités and dips beckons those seeking a vibrant, healthy, and delectable culinary experience. With a vast array of fresh vegetables, flavorful dips, and endless possibilities for customization, crudités and dips are a perfect choice for appetizers, snacks, or even light meals. Whether you prefer classic combinations like carrot and ranch or seek adventurous pairings such as roasted red pepper hummus with pita chips, this guide will lead you through the art of creating irresistible crudités and dips that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRUDITE DIP
To bring out the crudite dip's tangy flavor, chill it before serving. This will allow the flavors time to blend. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 5m
Yield 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the first 9 ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley. Serve with vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CURRY DIP FOR CRUDITES
This curry dip is fantastic with crudites and/or chips. My latest idea is mixing it with my albacore tuna instead of mayo. Mouth-wateringly good. Tastes even better the next day.
Provided by Allison
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, curry powder, Worcestershire, and white pepper together and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 260.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
BLANCHED CRUDITES
Steps:
- Prepare a large pot of boiling salted water, and fill a large bowl with ice water.
- Remove the tough bottoms of the asparagus stalks. If they are thick, peel the stems half-way up the stalk.
- Add the carrots to the pot of boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Immediately remove the carrots with a slotted spoon and plunge them in the bowl of ice water. Drain the carrots when fully cooled.
- Add the asparagus to the boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Immediately remove the asparagus with a slotted spoon and plunge them into the reserved bowl of ice water. Drain the asparagus when fully cooled.
- Slice the radicchio into wedges.
- Arrange the carrots, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and radicchio on a platter and serve with the Herb Dip.
- Place the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and blend. Serve at room temperature.
CRUDITES WITH BALSAMIC DIP
Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Puree all balsamic dip ingredients in a blender for 30 seconds. Serve in a bowl alongside veggies.
DIP AND CRUDITES
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups of dip
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Using a chef's knife, mash garlic and salt to a paste. In a medium bowl combine sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, and chives. Whisk in garlic-salt paste and Tabasco sauce. Taste, and adjust for seasoning with salt and lemon juice. Transfer to serving bowl. Arrange vegetables on a platter, and serve immediately.
CRUDITES AND DIPS
Provided by Rose Hammick
Categories Condiment/Spread Fruit Tomato Vegetable Appetizer Picnic Kid-Friendly Backyard BBQ Avocado Celery Cucumber Carrot Summer Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 42
Steps:
- Make sour cream dip
- Lightly mix together all the ingredients. Don't over-stir, as the dip becomes runny quite quickly. This can be prepared the day before the party and kept in the fridge.
- Make kid's guacamole
- Put the avocado, mayonnaise, and cilantro in a food processor and whiz until smooth. Turn into a serving bowl and stir in the sour cream. Push the avocado pits into the mixture to prevent discoloration, Remove before serving. This will keep in the fridge for up to a day.
- Make hummus
- Put the chickpeas and lemon juice in a blender and work to a smooth purée. Add the tahini paste, olive oil, and garlic and blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides and add the boiling water. The consistency should be fairly loose and light. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, spoon into bowls and drizzle with a little olive oil. Will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.
- Make tomato salsa
- Quarter and core the tomatoes and remove the seeds. Finely chop the tomatoes and put into a bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and combine. Keep at room temperature until ready to serve. This will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
CRUDITES WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND RED BELL PEPPER DIP
I saw Emeril prepare this and I was drooling! Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, 2002. Inactive prep time 1 hour, 15 minutes.
Provided by Manami
Categories Peppers
Time 1h30m
Yield 2 cups dip
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- ROASTED GARLIC:.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Place the garlic on foil-lined baking sheet and rub 1 teaspoon of oil into the top of each head.
- Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and place cut sides down, on baking sheet.
- Bake until the cloves are soft and golden, about 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.
- Squeeze each head of garlic expel the cloves into a bowl.
- Mash into a paste.
- Set aside until needed.
- *Note: Each head of garlic makes approximately 2 tablespoons of roasted garlic.
- PREPARE DIP:.
- Roast the pepper by placing them on an open glas flame, turning them frequently with tongs until all sides are charred black, 7-10 minutes.
- Place in a plastic or paper bag, and cool for about 15 minutes.
- Peel the peppers, remove the seeds and stems, and discard.
- Coarsley chop the peppers.
- Transfer the peppers and garlic to a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add the cheese and process until smooth.
- With the machine running, add 1/4 cup of the extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice in a steady stream through the feed tube.
- Add the basil, oregano, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and process until smooth.
- Adjust the seasoning, to taste.
- Transfer to a decorative bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Before serving, drizzle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with the parsley.
- Serve cool or at room temp, with assorted crudites for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 749.5, Fat 58.8, SaturatedFat 21.8, Cholesterol 101.2, Sodium 1286.6, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 10.6, Protein 22.4
CRUDITES WITH ASIAN-STYLE DIP
Provided by Sally Gilmour
Categories Condiment/Spread Ginger Vegetable No-Cook Cocktail Party Vegetarian Mayonnaise Vinegar Spice Sour Cream Sesame Bon Appétit Japan
Yield Makes 1 cup dip
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine first 11 ingredients in small bowl; whisk to blend. Season dip with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Place bowl with dip in center of platter. Surround with assorted vegetables and serve.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, crisp vegetables. This will ensure that your crudités are flavorful and enjoyable to eat.
- Wash the vegetables thoroughly before cutting them. This will help to remove any dirt or bacteria.
- Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them to cook evenly.
- Serve the vegetables with a variety of dips. This will allow your guests to choose their favorite flavor combinations.
- Make sure the dips are flavorful and well-balanced. Avoid dips that are too salty, sweet, or sour.
- Serve the crudités and dips chilled. This will help to keep them fresh and crisp.
- Garnish the platter with fresh herbs or flowers. This will add a touch of elegance and color.
Conclusion:
Crudités and dips are a healthy and delicious appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning, you can create a platter of crudités and dips that will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
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